How to add a sky background

tristanthorne1997

I have some outdoor scenes that I have purchased from DAZ, but the background from the horizon upwards is just grey checkers. How do I get a blue sky or something similar to be used as the backdrop of an outdoor image? Can this be done in Daz, or only in post work via Photoshop?

The same applies for a scene purchased with windows looking outside. How would I get the exterior view through the window to be something like a sky or forest or anything, for that matter?

I see that I can purchase backgrounds on Daz, but it says "Can be Used in any 2D or 3D Software that Can Import JPGs". 

Tottallou

You can add a backdrop into Daz 4.8 by going to Enviroments - Choosing Backdrops from the drop down then use the arrow to browse to the image you want to add there -

At the top right you can then set your BG to adjust aspect ratio to backdrop or adjust dimensions to backdrop so it doesn't get stretched or squeezed (see image)

Sometimes I find it easier to add the background in 2D software though

Hope that helps

 

tristanthorne1997

Sweet! I'll try it! I had no idea that could be done. So much to learn. Thanks!

tristanthorne1997

That totally works, thank you again!

 

Ostadan

Using a photographic background can produce great results, but when doing so, don't neglect to match the viewport perspective and the lighting angle and quality to the photo as much as possible.

tristanthorne1997

Thanks for the tip - yes, adjusting the angle helps for sure.

TenTen71

Another option...

If you use Iray to render, you can use the default dome under Render Settings > Editor > Environment > Environment Mode.

To change the default JPG to your own, you go to Environment Map and browse for your own JPG.

IceDragonArt

Tottallou said:

You can add a backdrop into Daz 4.8 by going to Enviroments - Choosing Backdrops from the drop down then use the arrow to browse to the image you want to add there -

At the top right you can then set your BG to adjust aspect ratio to backdrop or adjust dimensions to backdrop so it doesn't get stretched or squeezed (see image)

Sometimes I find it easier to add the background in 2D software though

Hope that helps

 

I don't have that tab.  At least not where you are showing it.  How would I go about finding it?

 

IceDragonArt

Never Mind.  I found it and added it to the tabs.  This will be most helpful!