Importing Image problem

[Pigdish Gnomemangler]

Hello!
When I try and import an image from Photoshop 6.0 (either in the *.psd, or *.bmp) the image is stretched out in ZBrush. I've tried to make the image size smaller but the image is still stretched.
This is probably the least of my problems with ZBrush, for I am having a difficult time remembering how to find all the tools and manipulating the functions to create something.
Thanks in advance. :)

Pigdish

[CDEdwards]

If you want to set the image as the background, I believe that the resolution of the image you are importing, must be the same as your ZBrush document or you'll get stretching or shrinking. Also make sure you set your active material to Flat Color before you import an image as your background to maintain the proper colors.

You may also want to try importing your image as a texture and then applying that texture to a 3D Plane with the same height/width ratio as your image if you want to import an image larger or smaller than your document. That way you can scale, move and rotate the image within your document.

Hope this helps. :)

[Pixolator]

Hi,
CDEdwards has already described correctly all the info about importing an image (Thanks CDEdwards :) )
You may also use the TEXTURE import function to import your image and then use a 3DPlane tool to draw the texture in the size that you want.

[ZBC Moderator]

Hi Gnomemangler, :)

For reference, the ZBrush Central FAQ on importing and exporting 2D images in ZBrush:

Importing / Exporting 2D (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000035)

To better acquaint yourself with ZBrush, download the ZBrush documentation if you haven't already done so. Chapters of the Online Reference Manual as well as tutorials on Modeling and Masking basics are available on Pixologic's website. Follow the 'Download' link, then follow the link 'Download ZBrush Documentation...'

www.pixologic.com (http://www.pixologic.com)

For tutorials that will help you learn the interface, try some of these:

Here are some tutorials on ZBrush Central:

Mini Tutorial: Bamboo Sticks (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000191)

Tutorial: ZBrush Axe Prop (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000042)

Tutorial: ZBrush Props! part 1 (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000043)

Tutorial: Daily Doze Of Fiber Fun (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000078)

Tutorial: 3D Texturing made easy… (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000124)

Tutorial: Transparency And Shadows (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000142)

Here are some of the many great tutorials created by ZBrushers. :)

Here is Southern's "Space Monkey" tutorial:

Space Monkey (http://www.southerngfx.co.uk/general/tutorials/tutorial.htm)

CDEdwards also has some ZBrush tutorials:

Five tutorials (http://www.electrobotics.net/Wow/ZTutorials.html)

The documentation and tutorials should help you learn the ZBrush interface quickly and easily. If you are having difficultes, please try not to get discouraged.

I'm here if you need any help...

-ZuZu :)