by rode3d·Workflow
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ScreenLock Reference earns its place in the ScriptSpot library by locking reference images to the camera view, offering object-space or camera projection mapping plus adjustable scale, position and transparency for modeling and projection work.
ScreenLock Reference is a script for 3ds Max that helps with modeling and projection tasks by locking reference images directly to your camera view. It places an image in the foreground, between the camera and your scene, where it acts as a transparent overlay to guide your work.
The tool adds a modifier to the selected camera with controls to load and manage the reference image. It loads images in any 3ds Max-supported format, with automatic transparency handling drawn from the alpha channel. The image can be tied to the reference plane through object-space mapping or projected from the camera using world-space mapping, and custom settings let you adjust image scale, position and general transparency. The reference image's visibility can be toggled easily.
Built by rode3d and available through Spline Dynamics, ScreenLock Reference runs on 3ds Max 2015 and later. It suits modeling objects, aligning scenes for video mapping and working on architectural layouts.
ScreenLock Reference is best for modeling objects, aligning scenes for video mapping, and working on architectural layouts in 3ds Max.
ScreenLock Reference is completely free to download and use.
ScreenLock Reference is compatible with 3ds Max 2015 and later versions, so it fits into projects running on that release or any newer build. This gives it a wide span of supported 3ds Max releases rather than tying it to a single recent version. If you are unsure whether your particular installation is covered, the developer's page at Spline Dynamics is the place to confirm current compatibility details before you install the script into your pipeline.
ScreenLock Reference loads images in any format that 3ds Max itself supports, so you are not limited to a narrow set of file types for your reference. It also handles transparency automatically, reading it from the image's alpha channel, which means an image with an alpha channel can act as a transparent overlay in the camera view without extra setup on your part. General transparency can be adjusted through the script's custom settings, alongside image scale and position.
ScreenLock Reference offers two ways to map the reference image. It can be tied to the reference plane using object-space mapping, or projected from the camera using world-space mapping. The tool works by adding a modifier to the selected camera, with special controls to load and manage the image, and it places that image in the foreground between the camera and the scene as a transparent overlay. You can toggle the reference image's visibility and adjust its scale, position and general transparency through the custom settings.
ScreenLock Reference is listed as free in this catalog, so you can add it to your 3ds Max setup without a purchase here. Licensing terms can change over time, though, so for the most current details it is best to check the developer's page at Spline Dynamics. That page, from rode3d, is also where you can find the download and any additional information about the script's use and terms before you bring it into your workflow.
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