Image Node

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Image Node.

The Image node injects any image format that is supported by Blender.

Inputs

This node has no input sockets.

Properties

Image
Selection of different types of media. For controls see Data-Block Menu. For the options see Image Settings.

Obs

More options could be set in the properties region.

Outputs

The first two sockets are the minimum.

Image
Standard image output.
Alpha
Separate Alpha value.
Z
Z depth layer.

Obs

Multi-Layer Format

When a multi-layer file format, like EXR, is loaded, each layer is made available as a socket.