Pressing the tilde key will open the console (depending on your keyboard). This is usually to the left of the 1 key. Other keys which could potentially trigger the console include ` and '




tfc = Toggles the free camera. This lets you move around the world as a "camera". Press left and right click to adjust height. WSAD controls the movement. Note: if you're trying to take a shot of your character using this method, don't do it in first person. The character goes invisible. Third person is the way to go for character shots.

tfc 1 = Toggles the free camera and also stops time. This is useful for shots with moving objects, such as dragons or butterflies, or if you want to take a shot without being interrupted by NPCs/attackers.

sucsm x = Adjust the speed of the free camera. X = number. For example, sucsm 2 would be a slow speed and sucsm 10 would be a fast speed. Slower speeds are good for making angle adjustments, higher speeds are better for shots that are in the air (such as shots of the sky, or landscapes - this is so you can move around faster) ** Also note that low FOVs such as 40 will feel fast, even if your sucsm value is low.

TM = removes the HUD. Note: this will also remove the console (it's still there, you just can't see it). To activate it again, press tilde (assuming you got out of the console) and type TM. Press enter. This should be the last thing you enter after the other commands.

FOV X = Adjusts the Field of View. X = number. Lower values are better for close up shots. I used FOV 40 for the Iron Helmet shot above. Higher values are better for taking wide angle shots/landscape shots.

set gamehour to X = Sets the time. X = number (24 hour time). So, "15" = 3PM, "18" = 6PM, "21" = 9PM etc... Setting a value higher than 24 will progress on to the next day.

sw <Weather ID> = Sets the weather. Here's a list of weather ID codes[elderscrolls.wikia.com].

csb = Clears the blood effects from your screen - this is useful for mid combat shots.


> Open the console

> tfc 1
> sucsm 2
> fov 40
> tm

> Close console with tilde

> Adjust height with lmb and rmb, adjust position and angle of shot with WSAD

> Press F12

> Open the console (it's invisible because of the "tm" command - you'll get used to this)

> tm (enter) - you can see the console again
> tfc (to disable the free camera)

Done!

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Of course, using all the commands listed here together is not always appropriate for the shot, but it is up to you which commands you use. Good luck, and have fun!