Merging 3D layers in Photoshop

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop

• Photoshop document with one layer

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• Cone has been made from layer

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• We are about to duplicate the layer

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• For now, let's accept the suggested name for the duplicate layer

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• Now, we have two layers,

– each containing same object – in same position, – with same camera position

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• With the upper layer selected, let's choose the 3D object move tool

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• We have moved the 3D object move in the upper layer

To merge two 3D layers, we must match the cameras for

the two layers

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• Choose the camera tool for the upper layer

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• Initially, the camera for the upper layer has a default view• Examine the view options for this camera• We can specify that we want to see the left, right, top, bottom, back and front sides of the object in this upper layer• But, notice that there is also an option labelled Layer 1

– if we select this option, we will match the camera for the upper layer with the camera for the lower layer

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• Match the camera for the upper layer with the camera for the lower layer

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• The camera for the upper layer has been matched with the camera for the lower layer

– below, see that we still have the upper layer selected– but the view option for the camera is set to the lower layer

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• Now, in the layers panel, select both layers

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• Now, in the 3D menu, the "Merge 3D layers" option is no longer greyed out

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• There is now only one layer and it contains both 3D objects

Merging 3D layers in Photoshop• If we move the camera for the merged layer, we change our view of both objects

Exercise

• Tackle Exercise 23