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export stl file doesn't show image plane shrinkwrap [duplicate]
I'm new to blender. I wanted to put different pictures on my object. So what I did was import image as plane. Then shrinkwrap it to 1 surface of the square.
Then I export it as an stl file. The ...
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How to Import Image Sequence as Animation in Blender 3.6
Tried adding images as planes and using nodes but cannot add an image sequence as an animation. I have found instructions for older versions of Blender that explain how to add an image sequence as an ...
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Why does Blender rotate my images 90 degrees on import?
I just don't understand why this happens? No other program does this on my computer, but when I try to import a image, Blender rotates the images 90 degrees to the left, causing me to do extra work ...
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Adding Image as Plane
On the side of the lego block I want a picture as shown in the image below.
I added the image as a plane
I resized the plane and then added the shrink wrap modifier
When I move the lego piece the ...
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Extrude from PNG or SVG? [duplicate]
I'm very new to this.
I need to create objects which seem to have solidity from imported images.
I'm cutting out in Photoshop some original artwork and from these I'm trying to make them seem 'thick'.
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How to import reference images to specific XYZ positions
Dears,
Scientific question:
I have a bunch of images taken from a microscope.
All images have XYZ coordinates of their real world position.
How can I import them into Blender via a script to have them ...
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Import and Link image texture to an Active Shader Node in Python
I'm working on a part of an Addon that create a New Principled BSDF shader then a ShaderNodeTexImage (make it active), import an image with File brother and link it to the ShaderNodeTexImage.
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Import images as planes -> flickering from a distance? [duplicate]
First of all i'd like to comment that i m relatively new to blender but know the basics.
My scenario: I import an image (as plane). Use a cube as an object. I use shrinkwrap modifier to stick the ...
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Creating image of Solar System, with intersecting orbits that need to be accurately rotated. I am new to Blender
I have 2d images for the orbits and nodes (lines if intersection) as separate planes. I need to import the images and then put each orbit (plane) intersecting at the correct angle at a specific ...
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Blender 3 - Add image to plane with alpha, cycles
Having trouble with imported image on plane to use alpha. I found this thread Image Alpha Background Renders Black when using "Import Images as Planes"
which discusses the problem I am ...
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Import Images as planes sequence - Blender gives me 5 planes?
Importing 'Images as planes' (547 .PNGs with transparency).
For some reason, when I use the same settings as usual, Blender is creating 5 planes:
Images 1-35, 36-241, 242-437, 428-531 & 532-547.
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Importing images as frames in bulk [duplicate]
I have a massive folder of 3300 images as part of a multi-hour timelapse of a flower opening and closing. Fairly basic stuff. I want to render them as a 4K-movie with each image being one frame at ...
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Image Sequence won't play [duplicate]
I'm trying to import an image sequence with an alpha transparent background using "images as planes". However the video wont play when I move the playhead in the timeline. It just shows the ...
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How to make stencils for spray painting
In Blender 2.93 I want starting from a text image to create stencils that I can print in 3D and use to spray paint text on a real flat or curved object. I understand Blender can accept my text as a ....
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can someone look at this blend file for a sec and tell me why its rendering black? [closed]
gone through all the regular bases here. im puzzled
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PMwJVFTOEmRfRU6SaOAV0tDjj_6qIsI_/view?usp=sharing
thanks guys
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Uploading photos in Blender [duplicate]
When I'm trying to upload photos in Blender-General using Import in File, its not working. The square outline of the image is coming but not the actual picture itself so i end up with a blank ...
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Why is the image not transparent in when I import as a plane?
I'm very new to blender and I'm trying to make a simple character with a 2d face. I was following along with this tutorial (https://youtu.be/YGjwOEMgDGw?t=60) but I can't get my image to look ...
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Import Image with Drag and Drop as Plane [duplicate]
I will import a lot of images to my project. Drag and drop is easiest way to do that for me. But if I drag and drop any image to my screen it been importing as background reference by default. How can ...
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Auto apply a frame to over 50 imported paintings
I'm new to Blender and making good progress.
In a room, I have over 50 paintings (different sized imported planes).
They all use the exact same frame. The frames are identical in that they're all ...
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How to find the best place to set up the vanishing point axes in fSpy?
I'm aiming at the accurate recreation of this shot in Blender using fSpy.
I'm struggling to find the best place to set up the vanishing point axes.
This is what I have done so far.
https://prnt.sc/...
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Why does my photo not show up when importing it? [duplicate]
I've been following this tutorial on YouTube, but when I add the photo (around 0:40 in the video) the photo doesn't show up. Does anyone have an explanation or anyone have a better tutorial?
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Why importing transparent images as plane looks like an opaque plane? [duplicate]
When i imported a tranparent png by images as planes, uts looks like an opaque plane and I cant see the picture. Please check this out and suggest me a solution. I am using 2.83 version. I am a ...
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Is there a way to hack blender to import .HEIF images HEVC and h.265 codec videos?
Is there a way to modify the source code, or other hacks, to import images in HEIF format or h.265 video (like pictures and movies made with iphones and other samsung phones) into Blender directly? I'...
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Black borders around images imported as empty
Attached here's the screenshot you can see outside the sneaker (Shoe) object there is border its an png i have crossed checked again there is no border no outline outside the png image
How to get rid ...
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Cleaning up photos for personal objects
Newbie question. I would like to add personal items like diplomas or painting, where I need to capture info from my own photos. I'm just coming over to Blender from using Sketchup to model my ...
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How to load and display an image in the image editor using python?
How could I load an external image and display it in Image Editor automatically? Basically the same as when rendering an image and displaying the Render Result.
I'm already able to load the image ...
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Blender 2.8 won't let me import reference images [duplicate]
I have returned to blender after 6-7 months of not using it, and wow has it gone through some changes. I've been re-teaching myself this program, and have ran into a problem that people online can't ...
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all Photoshop generated images (PNG, JPG, TIFF, PSD) show all black when loaded in Blender 2.8 as reference images
Big noob here getting started with this fine program. I'm currently having a problem I can't seem to solve:
I've generated few reference images and saved them as PNG with Photoshop (CS6) but they all ...
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How to Get Multiple Images as Planes at Once
I want to select multiple files in the Windows Explorer and drag and drop them into the blender to get multiple images as Planes.
But I basically notice that Blender creates one Reference object at a ...
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How to insert a reference picture in 2d animation
I am trying to insert reference image to use in the 2D animation part of Blender. How can I get an image inserted?
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Blender 2.8: Pink from Missing Textures After an Import
I import various types of models into Blender 2.8. Sometimes, the textures show up as pink, while others appear fine. I understand that both the importers and exporters for Blender will generally ...
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How to show image after import
I recently started blender days before the 2.80 update and now i feel a bit clueless with all. I wanted to add a image as a reference plane to make my sword object but i dont know where do i activate ...
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SVG file consisting of curves does not import into Blender
Importing https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Bitcoin.svg, a file which looking at the source code appears to be made of paths and have no raster images in it, does not make any ...
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Vector image as background
I am making a video using chroma key effect. The foreground would be a movie file and the background would be a vector image created with "pdflatex" (initially the image is a pdf), so it is a pdf file....
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Python - Writing a custom image / texture importer
I've been working with Blender 2.79 for some time now, and I'm in the process of writing a plugin for it. I've mostly figured out writing a custom Operator class that adds itself to the "File > Import"...
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How to batch import images as brush textures?
I have a folder with some b&w images that I want to use as brushes textures while sculpting.
Is there a way to automatically load these images as brush textures, or do I have to do it one by one?
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How to import 12-bit tif image sequence in Video Editor?
I am having a sequence of tif files of 12-bit depth. When imported into blender I am getting a blank screen. How to ensure that the images are imported properly into the video editor? I tried ...
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How can I Import this text in blender as a 2D object?
I need to track 2D text like the image shown above. Is there a way to import this into blender without the white background?
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When I import images as planes it shows a random line at the top
So I am making plants for a game and sometimes when I use Import Images as Planes, it has this random line at the top. I've done numerous test to see if my images were the problem, but every time I ...
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how can I open an hdr in blender
I have tried to see where I can open the hdr files but could not find anywhere.
I want to open and view the 360 degrees hdr in blender. How does one accomplish this?
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image key frame issue
After I import an image, subdivide and extrude I use C to take circles of the image apart, then hit P to separate. Then I rotate and move to a new location and use a keyframe to record the action.
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I'm having trouble with image rotation
I'm trying to import an image into Blender that I can make rotate continuously. It's just a simple 2D circular image that I want to make rotate. For an example of what I'm trying to do, see the last ...
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How do I make my background image in VSE visible?
I imported my background image. It shows in default view but won't show in VSE, how do I make it visible?
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What are the most optimal ways to utilize reference images?
I find the standard Background Images too restricted and I would like to know what are the best ways to use and fine-tune the Image Empties, Import Image as Plane and others.
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How can I convert a downloaded image as a texture into Blender 2.78?
I have put together a small library of various texture images from the internet, i.e., rusted iron, broken concrete, etc. I want to use them in Blender. Most images are .jpg. What do I need to do? ...
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How to add image instead of text? [closed]
I downloaded a template for my youtube intro but I want to remove the text "NAME" and add my own png logo to make it a better intro.
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Python: Import X8R8G8B8 DDS texture as A8R8G8B8?
I'm in the dead-end of some things done wrong before they were given to me.
Basically, I have many, many DDS textures here stored in the X8R8G8B8 pixel format. ...
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How to create Custom Multiple Image Import Script in Node Tree
I want to create a script that reads multiple image files and creates image texture nodes for them in Cycles default ShaderNodeTree.
This script will be housed in it's own NodeTreeCategory called "...
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How do I turn my PNG Image into a mesh object?
I am new to Blender. I have a PNG image of a logo and would like to know how to make this 2D image into a 3D image in Blender so that I can animate it like any ordinary mesh object that I can add into ...
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Diffuse & transparency image import
when I import image as plane, in the setting panel for diffuse and emission, there are not other options. Many tutorials mention a diffuse & transparency option but I don't seem to have it. ...