Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Viewing and transforming 3D objects
Now that you have created several 3D objects using different techniques in Photoshop, you'll look at
how to arrange these in 3D space. Similar to the transformations you use on 2D elements, you have the
ability to move, rotate, and scale objects, but in three dimensions. You also now have to consider the
viewing angle and distance when creating a composition, which can be defined by the current view or
cameras in your scene.
Working with 3D camera tools
You will now have the opportunity to experiment with the 3D camera tools to change your current view.
In Photoshop CC, the camera tools are shown when the Move tool ( ) is active and you have a 3D layer
selected. The 3D camera tools allow you to quickly change your viewing angle or viewing distance in the
scene. Now you will take your current view of the scene and pull back to reveal all the objects and center
them.
1
Select the Move tool ( ) from the Tools panel. You will see the 3D camera tools to the right in the Op-
tions panel. Make sure the 3D panel is visible and click the Current View element. Note that the in-
formation displayed in the Properties panel has changed to that of a 3D Camera.
2
The field of view, or FOV, of the camera approximates the view from a telephoto lens (higher values)
to a wide-angle lens (lower values). Click Scale the 3D Object ( ) in the Options panel and then click
and drag vertically in the 3D scene. Note the value for FOV updates as you release the mouse button.
3
With a focal length defined, you will position the camera to fit all of the elements in the scene. With
the Move tool active, click the Slide the 3D Object button ( ) and click and drag vertically in the
scene. This moves your camera towards and away from the objects as you drag down and up, respect-
ively. You can also drag left and right to position the camera horizontally.
4
Select Drag the 3D Object ( ) from the Options panel. Because you have the Current View selected in
the 3D panel, dragging in the scene horizontally will pan the camera to the left or right, and dragging
vertically will move your viewpoint up or down.
