Figure 6.9 - Focal length difference

You have to keep in mind that using lower values for the focal distance

might give you a wider view from the scene but will probably add some

distortion to your render's borders.

6.2.1 Align the camera to view

Using transformation keys after selecting the camera might help you

with an overall framing but will hardly help place the camera for render.

The best way to align the camera for rendering is by using 3D

Navigation shortcuts.

With the middle mouse button, you can orbit the scene and find a good

viewing angle for a render. Once you get the best viewing angle, use a

shortcut to align your active camera to that view. Press the

CTRL+ALT+Numpad 0 keys.

By pressing those keys simultaneously, you align your active camera

with the same viewing angle you have from the scene. It might not still

be perfect, but you can make the final adjustments to get a perfect

framing using transformation keys.