well, screenshot would obviously capture the unit WITH the backgruond, but then youd have to use map editor if you wanted it transparent or w/e, even though the sprite obviously already exists transparent somewhere as map editor lets you drop it on top of any background. im not into image editing so sorry if this doesn't make sense. as for your question, yes they can face any direction, but the direction they face is determined randomly. so you can place 20 of the unit down on the map and youll get all directions probably, or just keep placing and deleting, eventually youll get all directions. this doesnt come with "action shots" like swinging the sword or whatever