Cut Out People Tutorials

Adding Cut Out People in 3d Scenes

In this tutorial we will be outlining how to use cut out people within a 3d modeling program (such as 3dsMax or Maya) using separate jpg files for the diffuse and alpha channels. Although we will be using 3dsMax, the concepts of this tutorial are applicable to most modern 3d programs.

Using .PNG files in SketchUp

This tutorial is illustrates how to use our cut out people textures so that they cast shadows when viewed through SketchUp's default viewport; this will explain how to create a component that will always face the camera, much like the default illustrated person you see when you first open SketchUp.