1. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop

2. Photoshop document with one layer

3. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop Cone has been made from layer

4. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop We are about to duplicate the layer

5. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop For now, let's accept the suggested name for the duplicate layer

6. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop Now, we have two layers, –each containing same object –in same position, –with same camera position

7. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop With the upper layer selected, let's choose the 3D object move tool

8. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop We have moved the 3D object move in the upper layer

9. To merge two 3D layers, we must match the cameras for the two layers

10. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop Choose the camera tool for the upper layer

11. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop Initially, the camera for the upper layer has a default view Examine the view options for this camera We can specify that we want to see the left, right, top, bottom, back and front sides of the object in this upper layer But, notice that there is also an option labelled Layer 1 –if we select this option, we will match the camera for the upper layer with the camera for the lower layer

12. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop Match the camera for the upper layer with the camera for the lower layer

13. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop The camera for the upper layer has been matched with the camera for the lower layer –below, see that we still have the upper layer selected –but the view option for the camera is set to the lower layer

14. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop Now, in the layers panel, select both layers

15. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop Now, in the 3D menu, the "Merge 3D layers" option is no longer greyed out

16. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop There is now only one layer and it contains both 3D objects

17. Merging 3D layers in Photoshop If we move the camera for the merged layer, we change our view of both objects

18. Exercise Tackle Exercise 23