Learning Photoshop CS5 Extended: 3D

MP4 | Video: 720p | Duration: 1:19:46 | English | Subtitles: VTT | 366.3 MB

In this unique workshop, digital artist Uli Staiger walks you through the process of using source images, a downloaded 3D object, and Adobe Photoshop's tools to create a striking composition. After combining source images and creating layer masks, he shows how to add a 3D object, lighting, and details like steam, corrosion, and a stream of water. Finally, learn to stylize the composition by adding a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer with the Soft Light blend mode. Along the way Uli shows how to work with layer groups, textures, 3D cameras, point lights, and more. Select lessons feature picture-in-picture live footage of Uli working with his pen and tablet, enabling you to see and learn from his techniques up close.

Topics include:

Looking at the source images

Beginning the composition

Creating layer masks

Adding a 3D object

Customizing and rendering the 3D object

Adding details

Final adjustments