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Storyboard Pro is predominantly a software for creating 2D visuals, however it also allows the use of 3D space. One of the things that can be created in this space is a multiplane setup, which is a scene consisting of 2D layers positioned at different depths from the camera.
For more information about the 3D space, see About the 3D space in Storyboard Pro.
About multiplanes
Even though 2D artwork is flat, it can still exist in a 3D space as a plane, and can be moved away or towards the viewer on the Z-axis. When this is done in 2D animation, it is called a ‘multiplane’. This means that we can create a feeling of 3D depth even when using flat, 2D planes.
If you create a camera movement across this type of setup, you will naturally see the layers moving apart at different speeds due to the variation in the layer positions on the Z-axis. This is known as a ‘parallax'.
How do I create a multiplane?
To create a multiplane setup in Storyboard Pro, you will need to switch to the 3D scene workspace, then use specific features to position the 2D layers on the Z-axis.
The following tools and views are commonly used to create a multiplane:
For more information, see How do I create a multiplane?