Skybox
Updated: 4 Dec 2023
Add a skybox to the scene.
Skybox
Method #
This node defines a sky box which can be used as a background for a 3D scene. Sky boxes can be created from images that are arranged in a spherical or dual paraboloid format. The image is converted into a cube map to be used as a sky box. The cube map is stored in a 16-bit HDR format so HDR images may be used for the sky box.
Parameters
These properties control the 3D transforms of the node. Transforms will generally be inherited by child nodes, although they can be ignored through the Inherit Transform Channels attributes.
Parameter Details Position X
The objects position along the local x-axis.
Position Y
The objects position along the local y-axis.
Position Z
The objects position along the local z-axis.
Rotation Heading
The objects rotation around the local y-axis.
Rotation Pitch
The objects rotation around the local x-axis.
Rotation Bank
The objects rotation around the local z-axis.
Scale X
The objects scale along the local x-axis.
Scale Y
The objects scale along the local y-axis.
Scale Z
The objects scale along the local z-axis.
Control the inheritance of the transforms from the parent.
Parameter Details Position
Toggle inheritance of the Position from the parent.
Rotation
Toggle inheritance of the Rotation from the parent.
Scale
Toggle inheritance of the Scale from the parent.
World Position Only
Inherit the world position from the parent only, rotation and scale will be ignored. Overrides above properties.
Inherit Time
Toggle inheritance of time from the parent.
These properties control the core behaviours of the node.
Parameter Details Texture
Choose an image to use for the skybox.
Brightness
Control the brightness of the skybox.
Dual Paraboloid Brightness
Change the brightness of the skybox, and all nodes that reflect the skybox.
Size
Control the size of the skybox.
Blur Amount
Control the amount of blur that is applied to the skybox.
Dual Paraboloid Blur Amount
Control the amount of blur that is applied to the skybox when in dual paraboloid mode.
Render Skybox
Toggle whether the skybox is rendered or not.
Skybox Resolution
Control the resolution of the skybox
Dynamic
Toggle whether the skybox is dynamic.
Image Source Mapping
Select which type of mapping should be used for the supplied image.
Stereoscopic
Enables stereoscopic 360 videos/images to be used within a stereoscopic setup. Requires a stereoscopic image to function properly.
Lock To Camera
Locks the Skybox to follow the camera, so you cant fly through it.
The properties control the time at which the node is active. See Timeline for editing time segments.
Parameter Details Duration
Control the duration of the node’s time segment.
- Composition Duration : Use the length of the composition for the node’s time segment duration.
- Custom : Set a custom duration for the node’s time segment.
Node Time
The custom start and end time for the node.
Duration (Timecode)
The length of the node’s time segment (in time).
Duration (Frames)
The length of the node’s time segment (in frames).
Time Segment Enabled
Set whether the node’s time segment is enabled or not in the Timeline.
Inputs
These properties control the 3D transforms of the node. Transforms will generally be inherited by child nodes, although they can be ignored through the Inherit Transform Channels attributes.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Position X | The objects position along the local x-axis. |
| Position Y | The objects position along the local y-axis. |
| Position Z | The objects position along the local z-axis. |
| Rotation Heading | The objects rotation around the local y-axis. |
| Rotation Pitch | The objects rotation around the local x-axis. |
| Rotation Bank | The objects rotation around the local z-axis. |
| Scale X | The objects scale along the local x-axis. |
| Scale Y | The objects scale along the local y-axis. |
| Scale Z | The objects scale along the local z-axis. |
Control the inheritance of the transforms from the parent.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Toggle inheritance of the Position from the parent. |
| Rotation | Toggle inheritance of the Rotation from the parent. |
| Scale | Toggle inheritance of the Scale from the parent. |
| World Position Only | Inherit the world position from the parent only, rotation and scale will be ignored. Overrides above properties. |
| Inherit Time | Toggle inheritance of time from the parent. |
These properties control the core behaviours of the node.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Texture | Choose an image to use for the skybox. |
| Brightness | Control the brightness of the skybox. |
| Dual Paraboloid Brightness | Change the brightness of the skybox, and all nodes that reflect the skybox. |
| Size | Control the size of the skybox. |
| Blur Amount | Control the amount of blur that is applied to the skybox. |
| Dual Paraboloid Blur Amount | Control the amount of blur that is applied to the skybox when in dual paraboloid mode. |
| Render Skybox | Toggle whether the skybox is rendered or not. |
| Skybox Resolution | Control the resolution of the skybox |
| Dynamic | Toggle whether the skybox is dynamic. |
| Image Source Mapping | Select which type of mapping should be used for the supplied image. |
| Stereoscopic | Enables stereoscopic 360 videos/images to be used within a stereoscopic setup. Requires a stereoscopic image to function properly. |
| Lock To Camera | Locks the Skybox to follow the camera, so you cant fly through it. |
The properties control the time at which the node is active. See Timeline for editing time segments.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration |
Control the duration of the node’s time segment.
|
| Node Time | The custom start and end time for the node. |
| Duration (Timecode) | The length of the node’s time segment (in time). |
| Duration (Frames) | The length of the node’s time segment (in frames). |
| Time Segment Enabled | Set whether the node’s time segment is enabled or not in the Timeline. |
| Name | Description | Typical Input |
|---|---|---|
| Skybox Image | Image to use as the skybox texture. | Video Loader |
| Transform Modifiers | Apply the transforms of another node to this node. | Null |
| Target Node | Modifiy the rotations of the node to always direct the z axis towards the input. | Null |
| Local Transform Override | Apply the transforms of another node to this node, relative to its parent. | Null |