Positioning 2D Objects in 3D Space

1. In the Stage or Camera view, select a layer with a 2D object.

2. From the Tools toolbar, click the Layer Transform button.

Manipulators appear over the object layer’s pivot point.

3. Use the manipulators to manipulate your image in the following ways:

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To squash and stretch your image vertically: Pull the green, square points located at the top and bottom of the manipulator circle.

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To squash and stretch the image horizontally: Pull the red, square points located on the right and left sides of the manipulator circle.

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To scale the image proportionally: Hover anywhere over the box outside the manipulator circle until the cursor turns into a white, double-headed arrow. Pull in any direction to scale the image up or down.

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To move the image vertically: Click the green, vertical arrow and pull it up or down.

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To move the image horizontally: Click the red, horizontal arrow and pull it left or right.

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To move the image backwards or forwards along the Z-axis: Go to either the Top or Side views and use the blue arrow to pull the layer closer or farther from the static camera cone.

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To rotate the image on the X-axis: Hover over the vertical line (actually a ring) bisecting the manipulator circle. The rotate X-axis cursor appears. Pull up or down to rotate your object along this axis.

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To rotate the image on the Y-axis: Hover over the horizontal line (actually a ring) bisecting the manipulator circle. The rotate Y-axis cursor appears. Pull towards the left or right to rotate your object along this axis.

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To rotate the image on the Z-axis: hover anywhere over the manipulator ring. The rotate Z-axis cursor appears. Pull clockwise or counter clockwise to rotate the object.

You can perform any of these manipulations in combination. For example, after have rotated your 2D object 45 degrees around the Y-axis, you can reposition it along the Z-axis.