Three.js Camera Controls for SootWorld-like Movement

Based on the information available in the Three.js documentation, there are several camera control options that could help you achieve functionality similar to the SootWorld website.

Recommended Controls

From the available Three.js addons, these controls would be most relevant:

1. OrbitControls - This is likely the most suitable option as it allows orbiting around a target point, which appears to be similar to the SootWorld navigation.

2. ArcballControls - Provides intuitive camera manipulation with a virtual trackball interface, supporting:

   • Orbiting around a center point
   • Pan, zoom, and pinch gestures
   • Focus functionality with double-click/tap
   • FOV manipulation

3. TrackballControls - Another option that provides similar functionality but with different rotation behavior.

Implementation Tips

To implement camera controls similar to SootWorld:

1. Import your preferred control:

JAVASCRIPTCopied
import { OrbitControls } from 'three/examples/jsm/controls/OrbitControls.js';
// or
import { ArcballControls } from 'three/examples/jsm/controls/ArcballControls.js';

2. Initialize the controls:

JAVASCRIPTCopied
// For OrbitControls
const controls = new OrbitControls(camera, renderer.domElement);
controls.enableDamping = true; // Add smooth damping effect
controls.dampingFactor = 0.05;
controls.screenSpacePanning = true;

// For ArcballControls
const controls = new ArcballControls(camera, renderer.domElement, scene);

3. Configure limits and behavior:

JAVASCRIPTCopied
// Example for OrbitControls
controls.minDistance = 5;
controls.maxDistance = 20;
controls.maxPolarAngle = Math.PI / 2; // Limit vertical rotation if needed

4. Update the controls in your animation loop (only needed for OrbitControls):

JAVASCRIPTCopied
function animate() {
    requestAnimationFrame(animate);
    controls.update();
    renderer.render(scene, camera);
}
animate();

Note that ArcballControls doesn't require the .update() call in the animation loop when animations are enabled.

Each of these controls offers different customization options, so you may need to experiment to achieve the exact feel of the SootWorld website.