3D Artist Kanstantsin V. shared a free Maya plug-in for setting up image planes, called Matcha, designed to simplify working with photo references, camera matching, and projection-based texturing.
With the tool, you can easily create reference cameras and manage, save, and restore them. Once cameras are aligned, you can project photo references directly onto the model and combine UV and Projection Layers to create high-quality textures. Completed work can then be exported, including all projections, masks, and layer hierarchy, to a fully organized PSD file.
Matcha comes in two versions: the base edition covers essential reference camera management, while Matcha Pro adds a complete projection painting workflow for building seamless textures directly from photo references. Both versions feature an intuitive UI complemented by hotkeys, designed to keep artists focused on their creative work without interruptions.
