Need Help Creating A KeyShot Scene

[RocketNut]

Howdy

I was wondering how can I create a scene. I want to place the attached pic as a back ground with a model supposed on along with some text (forming a logo). I am wondering if any one knows how to this?

Thanks in advance

Rocket Nut

 

[JST]

What you want is to use it as a "backplate image" or background. That should be a JPEG

If you put it as a jpeg in the users/public/public documents/keyshot 6/outdoor (or indoor, or studio if you prefer) you should be able to select it using the environment tab in "project". "Background" is down the list a bit, you select "backplate image", and should then be able to browse for the image you want.

Select the one you want and it will appear as the background.

 

[jhiker]

As JST says, it's easy to use any picture as a background.

You might also consider using the picture as a 'label' - you can have a lot of fun with this.
Lose the black background around the globe (open in GIMP, add 'alpha channel', select black background and delete). Save the globe as a PNG.
Open Keyshot - add geometry - sphere.
Double-click on sphere - add label - navigate to where you saved 'Globe', position it and accept. Add other labels as required.
You can add labels to any geometry you create.

 

[RocketNut]

Thanks for the suggestions

I did a test pic (see attached screen shot) and looks great. Now I have to superimpose the text (S.E.R.A.) on top. I can not find the label command to place the text.

 

[jhiker]

Do you want it placed on the actual model or somewhere on the picture?
If the latter, you'd be better off doing it in Photoshop or GIMP - it'll be easier.

 

[jhiker]

If you want it on the model, double-click on the surface of interest and you should see this.....

Choose 'Labels - add Label, etc.'

 

[RocketNut]

I can not justified the cost for PhotoShop.

 

[jhiker]

Can you justify the cost for GIMP? It's free.

 

[RocketNut]

I did know about GIMP. Thanks for the tip jhiker. I just down Loaded and will try it this afternoon.

 

[albie0803]

Another nice free alternative is Paint.net

 

[ajayre]

I use Pixlr (free) from time to time.

https://pixlr.com/editor/

Andy

 

[jhiker]

I did know about GIMP. Thanks for the tip jhiker. I just down Loaded and will try it this afternoon.

I would advise you to get familiar with the concept of layers. Once you get the hang of that there are lots of options.