A classmate has suggested that I download cyclorama to use with my poser animations as it can provide a 3d background environment. As I have the camera turning around the character, I need the background to move round as well to make the scene look complete. Is cyclorama the answer to my needs ? Current Im just using flat images, which look good in my static render, but rubbish when the camera moves. Cheers Chris

No, it only covers about 120 degrees.

Ok cool, cheers for that. Is it then possible to make the background move round the scene as the camera moves, thus giving the impression that the character is surrounded by 360 background, as long as you dont pass the 120 degrees ? Chris

I suppose you could do, but it would be quite fiddly. The problem is that the prop is physically quite small, so if you're using a long-range shot, it's very difficult to keep it fully in shot. You might be better off checking out the RDNA Microcosm: http://www.runtimedna.com/mod/bcs/index.php?ViewProduct=389 There was a discussion about it and the cyclorama here a little while ago: http://www.renderosity.com/messages.ez?Form.ShowMessage=2535060

RDNA Microcosm is similar right ? The shots im doing are pretty much close ups, so I guess I might get away with it but a 360 view is prefered. I'll have a look at the RDNA site next... Chris

Daz has a Millenium Environment that is supposed to provide a 360 degree view. There is also a product called Panoscapes available here in the Marketplace that supposed to provide a 360 degree view but needs to be uv mapped for use in poser. Daz's Mil-Enviroment is $1.99 if you are a Platinum member so you might want to check there first.

Microcosm is a bunch of parts that you can build a 360 scene. with all of its textures, morphs and options its a bit more work, but in my opinion it can look much better than the backdrop type prop you get with cyclorama, Mill enviroment, infinity cove etc. backdrops are much faster to use. however, i've had some trouble lighting my scene to get it to match the lighting in the backdrop.

hmmm, too much choice as usual !! Im liking the DAZ3D Millenium - it seems the simplest to use, which is kinda what I need at the moment plus the 360 degree view. The examples on the daz site seems rather good. Chris

I have cyclorama from DAZ, infinity cove 3, microcosm from RDNA and also the DAZ millenium Environment and IMVHO the Millenium Environment would be best for you!

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