So, for the layered 3D elements to really blend in with the background of your image, they need to fully reflect the lighting in the environment in which the image was taken. An object within an image is reflecting the light of the world around it, which includes everything behind the camera too. A 3D camera is then created in the Dimension scene which can be used to render 3D elements within the same perspective as the background image so they will composite together.īut what about everything not captured within the camera’s frame? The full environment an image is captured in matters significantly because it defines how everything looks within it. The Match Image feature analyzes the background image and estimates the focal length and position of the camera that was used to capture it. The main benefit of compositing elements in this way is that it turbo boosts the process of creating a realistic looking image by substituting a fully realized 3D scene with a background image, which can be captured from reality.

The technology behind creating composite images in Adobe DimensionĪdobe Dimension has allowed users to seamlessly combine 2D and 3D elements together directly in the app by using the Adobe Sensei powered match image function. What is new and exciting is that this technique has become a powerful tool for Adobe Dimension users, and an intriguing new workflow for photographers.

This technique, of layering, or ‘compositing’ 3D models into an image or video, is not new, and in fact its origins go back to the early days of VFX (as far back as the 1980s). In this case, the images are a mix of real, photography, and rendered 3D content - and this is exactly the type of 3D design that companies are investing in. With the technological advancements in the rendering of photorealistic 3D imagery, however, it’s harder than ever to determine what is real and what is virtual. Looking at the images above, you’d be forgiven for assuming everything you see is real. Creating photorealistic virtual photography with 3D rendering and compositing

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