Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 8.4
The 3D couch ile includes a 3D couch model.
1. Open the ile 3Dcouch.psd, which includes a 3D model of a couch.
2. In the 3D panel, select the 3D Select Material tool and then select the
couch's seat cushion.
3. In the Difuse option, right-click the icon next to the Color Picker. This
submenu handles imported textures, and includes the following
commands:
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New Texture opens a new Photoshop ile to create a new texture for
the material; once it is saved, the material will apply to the object.
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Load Texture loads a 2D image as a texture map for the object.
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Edit Texture edits the size and ofset of the texture as shown later in
this example.
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Remove Texture removes the texture applied to the object.
4. Choose Load Texture and navigate to the image Wood.jpg in this
chapter's folder on the DVD.
5. Set the Gloss value to 50% to increase the surface relection of light.
6. Set the Shine value to 100%.
When you apply an image as a texture on the 3D object, you can edit its
properties such as position and scale through the Edit Texture options:
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Target: This drop-down list shows the target layer that will receive
the texture modiication. Generally, when you apply the texture, it is
applied to the current mesh in the 3D layer. The texture name and
thumbnail show the name of the edited texture and preview for
the texture.
