# Cameras

## cameras.lua

This module provides utilities for managing temporary in-game cameras, useful for cutscenes, cinematic views, or scripted perspectives.

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### **createTempCam(ent, coords)**

Creates a temporary camera at the specified coordinates or relative to an entity.

{% hint style="info" %}
If `ent` is an entity, the camera position is calculated as an offset from the entity's position using `GetOffsetFromEntityInWorldCoords`.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If `ent` is a `vector3`, it is used directly as the camera's position.
{% endhint %}

**Example:**

```lua
local cam = createTempCam(PlayerPedId(), GetEntityCoords(PlayerPedId()) + vector3(0, 2.0, 1.0))
```

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### **startTempCam(cam)**

Activates and renders the temporary camera.

**Example:**

```lua
startTempCam(cam)
```

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### **stopTempCam()**

Deactivates and deletes all currently running custom camera, restoring normal view.

**Example:**

```lua
stopTempCam()
```

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