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Point Cloud 3D [3PC]
The PointCloud3D node
Point Cloud 3D Node Introduction
A Point Cloud is generally many null objects created by 3D tracking or modeling software.
When produced by 3D tracking software, the points typically represent each of the patterns
tracked to create the 3D camera path. These point clouds can be used to identify a ground
plane and to orient other 3D elements with the tracked image. The Point Cloud 3D node
creates a point cloud either by importing a file from a 3D tracking application or generating it
when you use the Camera Tracker node.
NOTE: A null object is an invisible 3D object that has all the same transform properties
of a visible 3D object.
Inputs
The Point Cloud has only a single input for a 3D scene.
SceneInput: This orange input accepts a 3D scene.
Basic Node Setup
The Point Cloud 3D node is viewed and connected through a Merge 3D node, integrating it into
the larger 3D scene.
Point Cloud 3D connected and viewed through a Merge 3D
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