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3D Rendering with a Transparent Background

As a graphic designer I sometimes have to render an object with a transparent background. These objects are usually placed in brochures, catalogs and/or advertisements. In Feburary, we were working on a project that required rendered objects instead of photos. The problem we were running into is not having smooth edges on our rendered objects after clipping out the background. So, I came across a technique that allows you to prep 3D objects for Photoshop background clipping. This technique will allow you to create a 3D object with a transparent background. To perform this technique you will need some knowledge in 3D Studio Max R3 and Photoshop 7 and above. Step 1: First we will begin with an object to render in 3D Studio Max. Choose an object with in your files you wish to clip out the background. Go to preference under the customize tab. In the Preference settings dialoge box under the viewport tab check the Filter Enviroment Background box. Step 2: Next, go to the render scene dialoge box and set the output size to your specific size. Under render output select the save file box and save your file as a .tga file then render your object. Step 3: When your rendering is complete open the .tga file in Photoshop. Go to the channels tab and turn off the Alpha 1 layer channel. Step 4: Now, go to your layers and make your background image layer a layer. Notice the background layer has a red background. Select the magic wand tool and select the red area. Under the select tab go to feather and set the feather weight. Now delete the red background. Step 5: Save your file as a .tif and be sure the Save as Transparent is checked then click save. You now have a rendered image saved with a transparent background. Click Here for more links on Photoshop Copyright© 2006, Lonnie Niver All rights reserved.

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    <P>I am 37 years old and been married to a fine looking woman for over 15 years. We have 3 smart boys who are going to make a difference in this world we live in. I enjoy being a graphic/web designer and hanging out with my boys. I like Soccer, Football and NASCAR. My hobbies are drawing,woodburning and surfing the internet. I am graduating from U of M with honors and I have been a graphic designer for over 7 Years. <P> My 1st memorable quote was created by me because I believe we all have freewill and we decide which path to walk. The second quote is from the Movie "A Knight's Tale" where a young squire takes his lords place as a knight and fights in tournaments fit only for a knight. He is later caught but because of passion and desire to be a knight and the loyalty of his men he is dubbed into knighthood. <P> This movie has given me the strength to beleive in myself so that I may also change my stars. <P> I wish for a better life, a better world, and love and peace to all. <P> <P>"><P> This movie has given me the strength to beleive in myself so that I may also change my stars. <P> I wish for a better life, a better world, and love and peace to all. <P>"> <P>I am 37 years old and been married to a fine looking woman for over 14 years. We have 3 smart boys who are going to make a difference in this world we live in. I enjoy being a graphic/web designer and hanging out with my boys. I like Soccer, Football and NASCAR. My hobbies are drawing,woodburning and surfing the internet. I am graduating from U of M with honors and I have been a graphic designer for over 7 Years. <P> My 1st memorable quote was created by me because I believe we all have freewill and we decide which path to walk. The second quote is from the Movie "A Knight's Tale" where a young squire takes his lords place as a knight and fights in tournaments fit only for a knight. He is later caught but because of passion and desire to be a knight and the loyalty of his men he is dubbed into knighthood. <P> This movie has given me the strength to beleive in myself so that I may also change my stars. <P> I wish for a better life, a better world, and love and peace to all. </p>
     
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