#Sky background download#

In the Material Editor go to the map level Coordinates rollout.The image can become rather distracting when modelling TIP: When finished moving a background image use the Viewport Background dialog to remove the sky from the viewport. The sky background will display in the viewport so the changes are visible without rendering Also check Display Background then OK.Views > Viewport Background dialog > Background Source.You can now use the parameters for mapping coordinates in the Material Editor to move the image up and will make the image display in the viewport so the changes can be judged: Render the scene and notice that the sky background is rather low:

The name of the Sky map is displayed on the Environment Map button thus: Then you will be able to adjust the map's parameters in the Material Editor. Keeping the Material Editor open, and whilst at the material (top) level, left click over the Map Button to the right of the Diffuse swatch and drag to the Map button in the Background parameters on the Environment dialog.

Click Go to Parent and then open the Environment dialog.

At the map level change the type of mapping to Environ and make sure it is set to Screen.

This image has been taken using a digital camera and stored for just this purpose

Create an image mapped material for Sky using the bitmap Sky 15.jpg.

NOTE: You are going to create a sky material to give you the ability to manipulate the sky background by changing parameters in the Material Editor

In the Material Editor select an available sample window and name the new material Sky.

This scene has a camera view setup looking over the wall into the horizon

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In order to follow this tutorial, you may want to use the supplied files.

#Sky background download#

Other techniques for creating a panaround site background, camera matching a site model to an existing site photograph or creating atmospheric clouds are not covered by Key Fundamentals Download Sample Data This tutorial takes you through the process of applying a sky background. Putting a scene into an 'environment' is important, not least to generate a feeling of 'outdoors', a 'sense of place' or mood.