How do I import a picture for modelling into maya 2008?

Question

I want to import a picture into maya 2008 so that I'll be able to model after it.

I've searched for a tutorial on how to do it on goggle, but none of em seems to work.

Answer 1

ok heres the way i always do it...

Go into orthographic view in maya.  At the top you will see some panels.  Go to View>image plane>import image.  Maya will set up theyre own image plane for that specific camera so its best to do it in top front and side views.  

Another way you can do it is to make a poly plane.  go into your hypershade and make a lambert and drop that into it. then plug your file texture into the color of that lambert.  

Hope this Helps!