More cinematic docking

[Jimmidii]

For me, the behaviour of the camera during docking or undocking can break immersion. The sudden change in angle and zoom often makes it feel more like I've jumped to a different craft, rather than just finishing the manoeuvre I was trying to do.

If the same camera angle was kept, with a pan and zoom gradually eased in to accommodate the two docked or the undocked craft, I'm convinced the entire process would feel better.

[Rocket In My Pocket]

Agreed.

It's a small, subtle thing to be sure, but a valid point.

Feels very rough and unfinished as it is. Wonder if this is something that could be modded in.

[Ultimate Steve]

I was about to disagree with you because I always rejoice when the camera switches, but I totally agree with you, a semi-fast panning motion would greatly heighten the experience.

Also, is it just me, or do half of everyone's dockings occur at sunrise? I swear, it's a conspiracy for me...

[DrLicor]

Like a locked in place first person look a like camera you mean? Sounds very cool indeed  
Would be nice if it would be added (through a mod) like the other camera's, that you can change with 'v' . The point where the camera will go is above the CoM on default, unless you've set the camera to a specific part. 
 

[IncongruousGoat]

11 hours ago, Rocket In My Pocket said:

Wonder if this is something that could be modded in.

It can be, and it already has. Easy Vessel Switch handles consistent camera angles, among other things.

But, yes. This should be stock.

[Guest]

16 hours ago, Jimmidii said:

The sudden change in angle and zoom often makes it feel more like I've jumped to a different craft

You technically have, the camera shifts to the new center of mass of the joined craft (a different craft than the two previously separate entities).

I have personally never found this jarring in the least because it makes sense to me, but YMMV.

[DAL59]

I think the old camera movement needs to stay, because when the camera moves, you know you've docked immediately.

[EpicSpaceTroll139]

15 hours ago, Ultimate Steve said:

I was about to disagree with you because I always rejoice when the camera switches, but I totally agree with you, a semi-fast panning motion would greatly heighten the experience.

Also, is it just me, or do half of everyone's dockings occur at sunrise? I swear, it's a conspiracy for me...

Well it kind of makes sense. If you just rendezvous without paying much attention, about half of them will occur during the night side of the orbit. Unless you have owl eyes and/or have bright lights on your station, you're probably going to park nearby and warp until sunrise so you can dock without worrying about shearing off the solar panels or even just finding the port (partly why I put the batteries with the little green LED on my ports).

 

Anyways, on topic: I think a more smooth movement of the camera upon docking would be nice, but I don't think it's really at the top of my list of priorities.