CHAPTER 3

Getting Started with 3D in Photoshop

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3.1 Workspace and the 3D Panel

When creating 3D designs, it is important to understand the complete workflow, as every step is critical in helping one complete and get to the final vision. The fundamental workflow is creating or obtaining the 3D model, adding/editing materials, adding/editing lights, adjusting shadows and other effects, and then finally rendering the scene. Of course, there will be quite a bit of back and forth between rendering your scene and re-adjusting the lights for optimal effects. Further, you can take your 3D layer and composite it with a 2D layer or add traditional 2D effects ...

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