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3D ModelSurfboar

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For this tutorial we are using PSD Extended CS5

01Files in this setREADY TO USE

Finished Scenes

Empty Scenes

Surfboard

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Rudders image placehold

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02Change render quality to interactiveAfter you opened one of the model samples check the 3D scene panel, to change render settings, set Quality to interactive (Painting)before starting the customizing process.

Follow the pink dots, from top to bottom.

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03Loading a new surfboard designGo to the 3D materials window, click on board then DIFFUSE (click in the texture icon)then OPEN TEXTURE, replace the image placeholder by yours.

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04New designReplace this layer (01) by yours, close and save, repeat the same process for the rudders.

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Using Ground PlaneIf you want to render this scene with shadows in a background transparent, make sure you have activated Ground Plane Shadow Catcher (02), can also connected the surf board to the floor by clicking in Snap Object to Ground Plane (03)

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06RenderAfter concluding the customizing process, you need to render the ftnal picture, where you can see the soft shadows, reflections...To do that you must go to 3D scene to change render settings, change Qualityto Ray traced Final, follow the pink dots, from top to bottom and let the computer render the scene.

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07Customizing your scene - 3D tools(Please check the QUICK TOUR tutorial)

If this tool is not visible check here (03) 3D AXIS

If you don’t want the standard view, you can rotate the model to ftnd the perfect angle for your scene.

Make sure to desactivated ftrst the Ground Plane Shadow Catcher discuss in chapter 05

01Be sure to pick the model layer,before starting using the 3D tools, then select in the TOOL BOXthe 3D tool you need (01).(3D axis tool interface to rotate (02), scale...and more. 0

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06Customizing your scene - 3D lights(Please check the QUICK TOUR tutorial)

If you need to lightenany dark part of the model, change light intensityor change the light color

(1) Lights window(2) Pick the light you need to

customize(3) Light intensity(4) Light color(5) Light control

(05A) show 3D light in the scene (05B) Light rotation(05C) Light rotation tool

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07Render the ftnal pictureAfter concluding the customizing process, you need to render the ftnal picture, where you can see the soft shadows, reflections...

To do that you must go to 3D scene to change render settings, change Qualityto Ray traced Final, follow the pink dots, from top to bottom and let the computer render the scene.

For any questions you can use the photoshop helpor contact me through my email -info@clippingpathzone.com

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