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4K image - Maya

manoj_imagevfx — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:08:10 GMT

4K image appears squeezed in camera image plane, image is created in photoshop 4k DCI format

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Re: 4K image

Christoph_Schaedl — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:10:29 GMT

Could you exlain the issue further? i have no idea whats the problem.

Re: 4K image - Maya

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Re: 4K image - Maya

damaggio — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:37:37 GMT

A 4k “square” image resolution needs to match your image plane size settings as well as your render settings , you need to match the pixel size ratio, that’s why is squeezed.

Adjust "Fit" setting: Select the image plane, open the Attribute Editor, go to the "Placement" tab, and try setting "Fit" to "Size". If that doesn't work, try "Best".

if is not for a still image a square format is not suitable for film/animation work.

Re: 4K image - Maya

manoj_imagevfx — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:09:10 GMT

Hi,
Thanks for the response.

I created a reference image for my matte painting workflow in Photoshop
using the 4k DCI 2160p document preset. However, when I import this same
image into the camera image plane of the Maya 2026 trial version, it
appears squeezed and does not match the original aspect ratio.

Please see attached files for the same

Re: 4K image - Maya

manoj_imagevfx — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:33:30 GMT

Re: 4K image

manoj_imagevfx — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:35:16 GMT

Re: 4K image - Maya

manoj_imagevfx — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:35:40 GMT