Creating 3D Effects in Adobe Photoshop

Version: Photoshop 7
Level: Easy
Objectives: Photoshop 7.0 brings new features that produce some stunning effects.
Tools & Techniques: 3D Transform Filter

Step 1: Getting Started

Its simple to use and you can create some realistic three-dimensional effects for print or the web.

1. Create a new file in Photoshop
2. Set the background to Transparent and a size of 400 X 400 pixels.
3. Select 3D Transform filter: Filters > Render > 3D Transform
4. On the left side there are shapes, select the one that looks
   like a box
5. Start creating boxes to fill the whole window with the boxes.

It should look something like the following image:

Step 2: Rotating the Boxes

1. Select the Trackball Tool. This will allow you to rotate the boxes and get their 3D look.
2. Rotate the boxes until you get the shading effect which creates depth
   

Step 3: Customizing the Boxes

1. Click the Options button
2. Set Resolution and Anti-Aliasing to High to eliminate any "jaggies".
   

Now you have some Three-dimensional shapes all done within Photoshop.
Add some color and drop shadows to the boxes and they leap right off of the page.

SOURCE::http://www.cbtcafe.com/photoshop/3dtutorial/page2.html

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