Photoshop Creative Issue

Advanced 3D modelling in Photoshop

3D

modelling in

Photoshop

A

re you ready to jump into the 3D world?

The Photoshop 3D tools are a great place to

start. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add

another dimension to flat images using the

Photoshop 3D commands. You’ll learn how to work

within the dedicated 3D environment, apply

textures, create 3D objects, modify the lighting and

render the final composition.

To work in the 3D environment in Photoshop,

you will need to juggle three different panels

simultaneously. The first is the Layers panel; here

you will place the regular images, create 3D layers

and merge the 3D models. The second is the 3D

panel. It shows the elements related to the 3D

objects; 3D layers, Material layers, Light, and

Camera/view. Finally, the third is the Properties

panel. After you select the elements in the 3D

panel, the Properties panel lets you tweak the

settings. For example, you can deform the object,

add material, define the light intensity and more.

Pay close attention to each step, because you’ll

have to jump back and forth to each panel. Check

the Expert tip for extra advice on how to use the

camera/view and the on-screen controls.

Learn the essential skills to transforming 2D textures into 3D

objects and create a fantastic cityscape

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Expert

Daniel

Sinoca

“I love creating 3D objects

and combining them with

ordinary photos to create

beautiful compositions. The

3D tools enable me to create

simple and sometimes

complex objects.

“I got involved in the digital

world more than 15 years

ago and have been working

as a freelance artist ever

since, creating all kinds of

multimedia projects.”

Essentials

Time taken

4 hours

Create a 3D object

02

Place ‘fo_map.png’ and press Return/Enter. Now

transform it into a 3D object. In the 3D panel, check 3D

Extrusion and click Create. In the Properties panel, set the

Extrusion Depth to 150 pixels, then click on Coordinates and set

the X Rotation Angle to 90° and click Move to Ground.

Prepare your document

01

Start off by creating a new canvas, measuring around 1800x1200

pixels. Now grab the Gradient tool (G) and apply a bluish radial

gradient over the canvas. Switch to the 3D workspace for access to all 3D

panels, by going to Windows>Workspace>3D.