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Originally Posted by PCH
Hi All,
I have a copy of PS CS5 Extended. I'm wondering if I can use it to create 3D images like the one in the attached file.
Is anyone who's familiar with PS able to point me in the right direction, tell me which chapter or section of the help file to look at - or even tell me if this can be done or not with PS. I'm not concerned with the design on this particular 3D object - I'm just trying to give the idea.
I'm not experienced at all with PS, I've bought it primarily cos one of the kids fancies experimenting with in, and I'd heard what a great product it was and thought I wouldn't mind playing myself.
All pointers gratefully received.  |
Yes you can fake 3D in PS, since version 3 I believe. You need a vector graphic to start with or import a 3DS file into a layer. There are 3D tools now in PS that will allow you to rotate and extrude a shape with basic shading and lighting.
Create a vector shape with the 'Custom Shape Tool' then create a 3D layer: 3D>New 3D postcard from Layer. This will create the 3D layer.
With the layer selected click on the 3D Mesh icon to open the 3D mesh toolset. From there you have access to all the transforms.
That should get you started.