X-Map – PSD import

For the purpose of this tutorial, we have already prepared a ready-to-use PSD file in the Media kit.

Creating an Output using a PSD file

• First, delete the existing Output
• Then in the Output tab click + and select Import from PSD.
• Select the Cube_Pattern PSD file from the list. This PSD respects a specific nomenclature to be understood by Kinetic Designer (refer to the documentation for more information on creating PSD files).
• The Output is automatically created in X-Map mode and we see the 3 X-Maps.
• Set the Curve type of all 3 X-Maps to Keystone.

• Because we imported a new Output, don’t forget to right-click and select Display on second screen.
• Warp the 3 cube sides with each X-Maps.
• Now add a video on the timeline and play it, it should be well set on the three cube sides.

*You may note that the X-Map’s corners do not align with the corners of the cube’s face as they did when we set them by hand in the previous method.
This is because there is a mask applied in the photoshop file, which you can see in the Editor panel, under the X-Map tab, Advanced subtab and Mask subtab.
This is also where you can toggle these masks on/off