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jstarr976 · 29-03-2003, 09:48 PM

How do I set Layout up so that I can put a background image in the main view that I can match an object up to. Essentially I want to do the same thing in Layout that you can do in Modeler, where you paste a bg image and then build over it... (I know im overlooking something but I cant get it to work). thanks in advance.

Kvaalen · 29-03-2003, 10:01 PM

Put the image you want as a backdrop, then go to the display settings and choose for the Camera View Background "Backdrop Image".

Hope this helps.

jstarr976 · 29-03-2003, 10:23 PM

cripes you guys are fast... Anyway... What Im having trouble with is actually load a pic in Layout as a backdrop...? If you dont mind, please give me a brief rundown of the steps... thanks again

Kvaalen · 29-03-2003, 10:40 PM

Go to the scene tab and click on the Composite button, there you can choose the backdrop image from the drop down menu.

buco · 30-03-2003, 12:29 AM

And, to avoid distortion, open camera properties and check that camera resolution matches your image resolution

jstarr976 · 30-03-2003, 01:44 AM

thanks again guys

29-03-2003, 09:48 PM	#1
jstarr976 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 83	layout question... How do I set Layout up so that I can put a background image in the main view that I can match an object up to. Essentially I want to do the same thing in Layout that you can do in Modeler, where you paste a bg image and then build over it... (I know im overlooking something but I cant get it to work). thanks in advance.

29-03-2003, 10:01 PM	#2
Kvaalen Full Access Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Paris Posts: 536	Put the image you want as a backdrop, then go to the display settings and choose for the Camera View Background "Backdrop Image". Hope this helps. __________________ My Site!

29-03-2003, 10:23 PM	#3
jstarr976 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 83	cripes you guys are fast... Anyway... What Im having trouble with is actually load a pic in Layout as a backdrop...? If you dont mind, please give me a brief rundown of the steps... thanks again __________________ ...

29-03-2003, 10:40 PM	#4
Kvaalen Full Access Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Paris Posts: 536	Go to the scene tab and click on the Composite button, there you can choose the backdrop image from the drop down menu. __________________ My Site!

30-03-2003, 12:29 AM	#5
buco Full Access Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Milano, Italia Posts: 195	And, to avoid distortion, open camera properties and check that camera resolution matches your image resolution __________________ Everything should be as simple as possible, but not more.. (AE)

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30-03-2003, 01:44 AM	#6
jstarr976 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 83	thanks again guys __________________ ...

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