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Backdrops

inonitinonit Posts: 1
edited December 1969 in New Users

Are we able to bring in wallpapers to use as backdrops in 4.7? If so, what is the procedure? I can't find anything in the tutorials or in the tool bars.

Thanks

Inonit

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  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 102,745
    edited December 1969

    Moved to New User Help forum.

    Yes, but the method has chnaged. Go to Window>Panes(Tabs)>Environment, if you can't already see the environment pane. Set the Active Type to Backdrop and the options for applying a colour or image will then show.

  • Steven-VSteven-V Posts: 727
    edited December 1969

    Careful when doing this. Make sure the aspect ratio of your render/camera is the same as the aspect ratio of your picture (or nearly the same). Otherwise it's going to get stretched/squeezed.

  • fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,613
    edited December 1969

    You can also use the Options menu in the Environment Pane (rectangle with horizontal lines in the upper corner) to automatically make the aspect ratio or the dimensions of the render match the backdrop image.

  • inonitinonit Posts: 1
    edited December 1969

    Got it! Thanks! I used a plane object once but this is much easier! You guys are Rock Stars!

  • Steven-VSteven-V Posts: 727
    edited December 1969

    I actually prefer plane objects because they give me more control in terms of scale, positioning, etc.

  • airboss1airboss1 Posts: 68
    edited December 1969

    steven.viscido said:
    I actually prefer plane objects because they give me more control in terms of scale, positioning, etc.

    Also camera DOF and you can't do that with just a background.

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