You should probably use the Aux(illary) or Posing camera to look at your image. Every time you move the main camera, another key frame is created for the camera. The auxillary/posing camera is made for what you are doing. you then return to the main camera which remains in the same position and at the same frame where you are working. The other tips about locking actors are good also.

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