Using Photo Match
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I wish to modify an architectural element on a photograph, print it out and show it to a customer for approval. The existing architectural element could be the roof shingles, siding or a front door. I would like to project the new replacement element on the existing one along with the new color & texture.
Can I import the photograph using "Match Photo", set the origin and the red & green axes and then proceed to superpose the new architectural element on the photograph? Or must the new element be generated as a independent SketchUp graphic and then imported into the photograph and superposed to replace the original architectural element?
Where in the process would the distortion and sizing of the element be performed so that it would fit properly over the photograph?
Thank You, annken -
I'm not quite clear, do you have a photograph of this new element and it is the photo that you wish to superimpose or is it modeled?
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I think I may understand what you want.
I am assuming you have done some Match Photo before but have not used all the features?
You did not mention setting the scale of your grid and adjusting the grid to fit the real world scale of something known in your Photo. That is necessary.
Once you have completed adjusting the axis you need to use the "Sketch Over" function. So you sketch over your main surfaces, then project the photomatch photo onto the surface by clicking on the "Project Photo" button in the Match Photo Dialogue Window. Now you are able to model more of the details from these surfaces or add new ones. You will be able to paint new materials onto the individual surfaces you create. If the new material-photo doesn't fit properly you can use "texture-tweaking" to pull the perspective out of it and fit your modeled section. This is a quick and dirty explanation and if you haven't done this before, you will likely need more detailed explanation. But I believe this will get you what you want.
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