3D in Photoshop

This is the first book of its kind that shows you everything you need to know to create or integrate 3D into your designs using Photoshop CS5 Extended. If you are completely new to 3D, youll find the great tips and tricks in 3D in Photoshop invaluable as you get started. There is also a wealth of detailed technical insight for those who want more. Written by the true experts Adobes own 3D team and with contributions from some of the best and brightest digital artists working today, this reference guide will help you to create a comprehensive workflow that suits your specific needs. Along the way, youll pick up troubleshooting tips and advice from the industry experts and youll be inspired by many examples of full color, original works of 3D art. If youre already using Photoshop for your digital art and want to learn how to incorporate your 3D components into one workflow, youll discover new ways of working with Photoshop that you probably never knew existed. Find out how to quickly generate beautiful 3D extrusions from text layers, selections and more. Brush up on your painting, texture creation and editing skills, and learn how to composite 3D to 2D scenes. Youll also discover the secrets to creating Lenticular images. Its all here in this comprehensive guide the next best thing to sitting side-by-side with an Adobe expert while you create 3D magic.