Introducing Photoshop: 3D

Learn the basics of Photoshop's 3D capabilities with Deke. Discover how to build simple 3D objects, add materials and lighting to your scene, and even create 3D type.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. 3D Essentials

• Preparing to work in 3D
• Some quick 3D terminology
• Creating a simple 3D object
• Adding an object to a 3D scene
• Changing the colors of 3D objects
• Rendering the final 3D artwork

2. Working in 3D Space

• Rotating the 3D camera
• The ground plane and X, Y, and Z axes
• Moving an object in 3D space
• Rotating an object in 3D space
• Saving cameras and adjusting coordinates

3. Extruding Type

• Creating 3D type
• Coloring the extruded sides
• Aligning letters to the ground plane
• Beveling and inflating 3D type
• Editing and formatting 3D type

4. Extruding Paths

• Drawing a symmetrical path in Illustrator
• Extruding a path outline into 3D space
• Bending a path around its center
• Editing an existing 3D path outline
• Merging 3D objects into a single scene
• Beveling the front and back of a path
• Duplicating 3D meshes

5. Working with Materials

• Diffuse, Specular, Shine, and Reflection
• Modifying multiple materials at a time
• Diffuse texture and UV Overlay
• Assigning multiple colors to a 3D object
• Painting directly on a 3D object
• Adding and adjusting environments
• Creating a textured bump map

6. Importing a 3D Model

• Finding 3D models online
• Importing a 3D model into Photoshop
• Creating a depth-of-field effect
• Exporting a 3D scene as a DAE file

7. Lighting Your Scene

• Without light there is darkness
• Adjusting the default infinite light
• Adding a spot light
• Point lights and reflections
• Customizing the image-based light

Conclusion

• Next steps