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title: Moving the camera without adding visible elements (VideoScribe Legacy)
description: In this video, we will show you a technique that allows you to use dummy elements in VideoScribe Legacy to move the camera without anything new being shown in the finished video
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# Moving the camera without adding visible elements (VideoScribe Legacy)

## In this video, we will show you a technique that allows you to use dummy elements in VideoScribe Legacy to move the camera without anything new being shown in the finished video

**Please note:** *VideoScribe Legacy* is the older version of our software. We continue to support it, but we recommend switching to the [latest version](https://www.videoscribe.co/app/) to enjoy the best features and performance.

If you are using the latest version of VideoScribe click here to read the article on [Controlling the camera (latest version)](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/setting-the-camera?hsLang=en).

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