Real settings were
filmed with a regular camera, the footage was
digitized, and then the 3D dinosaurs were
composited into the footage to make them
appear to be part of the picture.
Of course, compositing can be more complex
than the preceding simple example.
Regardless of how complex the composite,
it all begins with the background, be it a still
image or moving video.
In LightWave, the background image or
movie has its place in the Effects panel under
the Compositing tab (see Figure 16.1). This
is where you begin the first exercise.
Exercise 16.1 Adding a 3D Object to a Still Image
In this first exercise, you??™ll learn the basics for setting up just about any composited scene.
You??™ll find out how to load a background plate, as well as a 3D object, and marry the two
seamlessly. Study this process because it will be the same for any composite you do in
LightWave, including those involving video footage.
1. From Layout, press Ctrl+F7 to open the Compositing tab of the Effects panel.
Figure 16.1 The Compositing tab is
located within the Effects panel. Most everything
needed for compositing in LightWave
can be found here.
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