Photoshop – 3D

Computer Information Technology

Section 7-10

Objectives

The student will:1. Understand 3D in Photoshop

2. Know how to wrap an image around an object

3. Know how to adjust the light shining on a 3D object

3D Images in Photoshop

• Photoshop has a number of built in 3D objects

• Photoshop can also import 3D images from:

• Collada (.dae)

• 3D Studio (.3ds)

• Wavefront (.obj)

• Ultimate3D (.u3d)

• Google Earth (.kmz)

Wrapping a Layer Around a 3D Image

• In order to create a 3D object, all layers you want to wrap around the object must be converted to a single layer. You can either:

• Flatten the image

• Convert all layers to a single smart layer

Wrapping a Layer Around a 3D Image

• Once a layer is selected then apply it to a shape by 3D > New shape From Layer

• The image will be converted into the shape selected

Denotes a 3D layer

Adjusting the Lighting

• Double click on the 3D layer icon

• Choose a light

• Change the angle of the light

• Change the brightness

3D Postcard

• Any flat image can be converted into a 3D postcard.

• Able to rotate the image to look 3D…

Summary

• 3D tools allow you to take a layer and convert into a 3D object.

• Photoshop has a number of built in 3D shapes (including 3D postcard).

For Extra Credit

• Complete Photoshop Vacation Project.

• Find an image on the web and convert that image to a 3D object

• Show me the results when complete.

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