michiel | a year ago | 18 comments | 11 likes | 919 views
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Here's a simple example demonstrating what's possible with the Special\DepthOnly effect, introduced in version 16.3.0.3:
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This effect only renders your layer in the depth buffer. This means that it can make other layers invisible when they are positioned behind this layer (because they are blocked by the depth buffer). In this video it is used to render Bix in front of the chair, but behind the table. And EZ in front of the orange juice, but behind the milk.
Yes, it's a bit tricky, but it's much faster than having to create a photorealistic 3D model of a breakfast table.
Here's how it works: the table and the milk carton are picture layers using the Special\DepthOnly effect. In the middle picture, the effects have been removed, making the picture layers visible. In the bottom picture, the picture layers have been removed, making Bix, EZ and the text fully visible.
Make sure to set the DEPTH BIAS prop to a high value. This is essential to make the trick work.
In this example a 360° photo is used, but the same trick can be applied to normal photos.
michiel, a year ago
Looks great. You're a genius!
Filip, a year ago
INTERESANTE...
EDWIN, a year ago
Hi, for 360° photo did you first convert it with Bixorama to Strip to draw the Depth layers and convert it back to Equirectangular transparant PNG to keep the same dimensions?
And then use Both images with Sphere / Skybox properties because you need can only use one effect per layer?
Then you have created a 3d masking tool!
Nice!
komies, a year ago
Komies, only a single skybox layer is used. Notice that EZ flies behind the milk carton and a few seconds layer in front of it. That would be impossible or very difficult to do with your masking trick, but is done fully automatically with the Special\DepthOnly effect. The purpose of this effect is to adjust the depth buffer so you can move 3D models around without having to worry about masks or rendering order.
michiel, a year ago
Y EL RESTO DEPTH QUE HACE PORFA
jolosan64, a year ago
Hi, is there a way to do the same with a Video Layer? And animate the position of the Depth Only Picture Layer?
Now the picture layer with Depth Only turns black with a video layer as back drop.
komies, a year ago
Komies, that must be a sorting problem. Try setting the video layer to FULLSCREEN IN BACKGROUND (2nd dropdown below the disabled textbox) or tune the DEPTH BIAS prop of the picture layer.
michiel, a year ago
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