[opensource-dev] Avatar Scale and Camera Placement

[Lee ponzu]

There is a thought provoking discussion of avatar scale here...
http://www.sluniverse.com/php/vb/content-creation/61046-matter-scale-how-scale-affects.html
You've probably seen it, but if not, it is a worthwhile read.

One of the issues is default camera placement.  In brief, the default is too
far back and too high.  Of course, this is a matter of individual needs and
taste, but it suggested to me a useful "feature" for the viewer.

How about a few pre-packaged optional camera placement configurations in
preferences?  (Yes, experts can keep using the legacy sliders.)

Traditional:  Camera behavior as at present
Closer:  Camera is lower, closer, and more level, as suggested in the
thread.
Close:    Maybe something half way between Traditional and Closest.
Crowd:   Farther than traditional

Then, make it easy to switch from one to another.  Funner/Faster/Easier!!!
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