Camera Match
Camera Match sets the 3D view of a model to match the perspective view of a given photograph, accurately placing the photograph into the model. The view is determined by:
A background image (photograph)
A Camera Match reference
A Camera Match object
Camera Match consists of the following commands and tools:
Item |
Description |
Place Reference command |
Inserted on a design layer, the Camera Match reference provides Camera Match with the model’s orientation in 3D space |
Place Camera Match Object command |
Placed while in viewport Edit Annotation mode, the Camera Match object calculates the 3D view by aligning control lines to the photograph |
Camera Match Mask tool |
Placed while in viewport Edit Annotation mode, the Camera Match mask object masks parts of the rendered model with the photo image, effectively erasing portions of the rendered model. Mask objects can also be used to clone parts of the photo; cloning can cover parts of the photo image with other parts of the photo. |
Camera Match Shadow tool |
Placed while in viewport Edit Annotation mode, the Camera Match shadow object adds shadows and shading to the rendered model |