Here is the complete User Documentation for FlowCam V7 Master.

Here is the complete User Documentation for FlowCam V7 Master.

You can copy and paste this into a README.txt file to include with your download, or use it as a "How-To" guide on your Gumroad page.

📚 FlowCam V2 Master - User Manual

Installation

1. Download the FlowCam_V2.zip (or .py file).

2. Open Blender.

3. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.

4. Click Install... and select the file you downloaded.

5. Check the box next to "Camera: FlowCam V2 Master" to enable it.

6. You will find the FlowCam tab in the N-Panel (Sidebar) in the 3D Viewport.

Interface Overview

The interface is divided into 4 Smart Zones to keep your workflow clean.

1. 🎥 The Director's View (Top)

• Active Camera: Shows which camera is currently active.

• < Prev / Next >: Quickly cycle through all cameras in your scene without searching the Outliner.

2. 🎬 Cinematography (Lenses & Light)

• Lens Kit: Instant focal length buttons.

  • 24mm (Wide/Landscape)

  • 35mm (Standard)

  • 50mm (Portrait)

  • 85mm (Cinematic Close-up)

• 💡 Add Hero Light: Creates a professional lighting rig attached to your camera.

  • Smart Feature: If you have a Target Object selected, the light will automatically track it!

3. 🎯 Focus & Framing

• Target: Pick an object for the camera to look at.

• Look Strength: Adjust how strongly the camera locks onto the target (0.0 = Free Look, 1.0 = Locked On).

• Auto Focus: Automatically keeps your Target Object sharp.

• f/Stop: Controls the background blur (lower number = more blur).

• Guides: Toggle "Rule of Thirds" or "Center" overlays to help you frame your shot.

4. 🕹️ Motion Control (Context Sensitive)

This panel changes depending on what type of camera you are using.

If using a PATH Camera:

• Height: Move the camera Up/Down relative to the path.

• Side: Move the camera Left/Right relative to the path.

• Linear Speed: Check this for constant robotic movement. Uncheck for smooth ease-in/out.

• Follow Tilt: calculating banking turns automatically.

If using an ORBIT Camera:

• Displays status that "Orbit Mode is Active".

5. ✨ Magic & Time

• Start / End Frame: Sets the duration of your animation.

• Motion Blur: One-click toggle for render motion blur.

• Dolly Zoom (The Vertigo Effect):

  1. Select a Target Object.

  2. Set your Start/End frames.

  3. Choose an "End Lens" (e.g., zoom in to 100mm).

  4. Click Generate Effect. FlowCam animates the camera moving backward while zooming in!

6. 🛠️ Studio Tools (Generators)

• New Path Cam: Select a Curve -> Click to attach a camera instantly.

• New Orbit Cam: Select an Object -> Click to create a 360° spin rig.

• Spin Object: Select an object, choose an Axis (X/Y/Z), and click to make it rotate perfectly loopable.

• Format: Instantly switch resolution between 16:9 (YouTube), 9:16 (Shorts/TikTok), and 1:1 (Instagram).

• Transparent: Toggle transparent background for PNG renders.

Quick Start Guide

How to make a cinematic Path Shot:

1. Add a Curve to your scene (Shift+A > Curve > Path).

2. Shape the curve however you want.

3. With the curve selected, go to FlowCam and click "New Path Cam".

4. Pick a Target Object in the "Focus & Framing" section.

5. Hit Spacebar to play!

How to make a Product Turntable:

1. Select your product model.

2. Click "New Orbit Cam".

3. Set End Frame to 120.

4. Hit Play. You now have a perfect 360° loop.