Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 16.10
The Strata 3D model imported to Photoshop.
navigate the 3DVIA site for models (some free; some for purchase) on the
website (http://www.3dvia.com/) and import them directly into Photoshop.
The 3DVIA Photoshop plug-in provides an easy interface to search for
models either in the 3DVIA store or the community submissions, where users
upload their models to the site.
You can download and install the 3DVIA plugin for Photoshop CS5 from
3DVIA.com. Make sure that you have the Microsoft. NET Framework, which is
only supported in Windows in order to continue the installation. Once the
install process is done, you can use the 3DVIA plug-in:
Note: Some models
aren't free; for these,
you must purchase
credits in order to be
able to import them.
1. Open Photoshop or restart if it was already open.
2. Select File
>
Import
>
Search 3DVIA.
3. The Search 3DVIA window appears to let you search 3D models in
the 3DVIA store or the community uploads. Choose either to search
for models.
4. Select a 3D model and click the Import button to open it in Photoshop.
The model is imported directly into a new Photoshop document.
You can use the 3DVIA plug-in to search for models through the Photoshop
interface and import them directly with a click of your mouse. The 3DVIA
store provides a variety of models from diferent categories.
