<p>Use a camera with a long focal length.  The longer the focal length, the closer to isometric.  Just back the camera far enough away to frame the shot.</p>

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2015-03-30T13:19:17.587Z
works pretty well with a focal length of 50000 for me, thank you!
Marten Zander
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Jason Conrad
<p>This might help, it's a script that creates an <a href="https://madebyloop.co.uk/products/angle-create-isometric-camera-after-effects/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">isometric camera view in After Effects</a></p>

<p>There's also a short <a href="https://madebyloop.co.uk/blog/creating-isometric-camera-in-after-effects/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">blog post</a> on how it's done which outlines the process:</p>

<p>Step 1. Add a new camera</p>

<p>Step 2. Change the camera settings:</p>

<pre><code>Camera Position: 0,0,-5000
Zoom: 5000px
</code></pre>

<p>Step 3. Add a new null object, make it 3D and parent the camera to it</p>

<p>Step 4. Change the null object rotation to:</p>

<pre><code>X Rotation: 35.264
Y Rotation: 35.264
Z Rotation: 35.264
</code></pre>

<p>Should get you close.</p>

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Can you summarize the contents of the blog post? Answers should really be able to stand on their own in case linked content becomes unavailable.
Michael Liebman
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Made by Loop
<p>I know that its not possible to create an non-perspective camera in after effects. But I read about a way to fake the effect of an isometric camera in after effects. I just didn't find something useful in the web so far so I wanted to post the Question about how to create an isometric camera in after effects here so you guys can share your ideas on how to realize this problem.</p>

<p>I just cant get over the fact that its not possible in a mighty program like After Effects.</p>

<p>Thanks for your sharing your opinions and ideas in advance!</p>

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2015-03-30T13:21:23.510Z
Might be a better idea to use a 3d tool like blender, maybe related: http://www.blendernation.com/2015/02/09/behind-the-scenes-isometric-illusion/
p2or
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After Effects: Create an isometric/orthographic Camera
Marten Zander
# After Effects: Create an isometric/orthographic Camera

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-03-29)

I know that its not possible to create an non-perspective camera in after effects. But I read about a way to fake the effect of an isometric camera in after effects. I just didn't find something useful in the web so far so I wanted to post the Question about how to create an isometric camera in after effects here so you guys can share your ideas on how to realize this problem.

I just cant get over the fact that its not possible in a mighty program like After Effects.

Thanks for your sharing your opinions and ideas in advance!

**Tags:** after-effects, camera, 3d, after-effects-expressions

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Might be a better idea to use a 3d tool like blender, maybe related: http://www.blendernation.com/2015/02/09/behind-the-scenes-isometric-illusion/  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2015-03-29. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

Use a camera with a long focal length. The longer the focal length, the closer to isometric. Just back the camera far enough away to frame the shot.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: works pretty well with a focal length of 50000 for me, thank you!  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2020-06-10. Score: 0

This might help, it's a script that creates an isometric camera view in After Effects
There's also a short blog post on how it's done which outlines the process:
Step 1. Add a new camera
Step 2. Change the camera settings:
Camera Position: 0,0,-5000
Zoom: 5000px

Step 3. Add a new null object, make it 3D and parent the camera to it
Step 4. Change the null object rotation to:
X Rotation: 35.264
Y Rotation: 35.264
Z Rotation: 35.264

Should get you close.

> **Comments:**
> **username_4**: Can you summarize the contents of the blog post? Answers should really be able to stand on their own in case linked content becomes unavailable.  

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