Photoshop – 3D Computer Information Technology Section 66
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).
Rest of Today Complete Photoshop Project 2 and show me the results. Find an image on the web and convert that image to a 3D object Show me the results when complete.