z-depth only white and black, no grayscale

connie

I am trying to create a z-depth (grayscale) image to use as a relief. I created the camera using Volume/depthcue/variable bricks but whatever Depth cue setting I use renders a bright white model and pure black background (exr file). I cannot find any settings that will create the grayscale I need. This is a project for a soon to arrive granddaugher, all help is appreciated!

AlmightyQUEST

What process are you using for this? I don't have much experience with this, but found two threads that both mention over exposed default results and ways to adjust for that:

https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/234251/depth-map

https://direct.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/109146/create-a-depthmap

Otherwise if you are doing something else, posting your settings might help people who know more about this than me give advice.

connie

Thank you for the VERY quick reply AlmightyQuest! I am going thru canvas tutorials today. Maybe I can find the magic set of settings.I have a sample (partial) image of a grayscale attached. (I hope that is allowed)