20 Tutorials for learning 3D tools in Photoshop

• June 10th, 2019
• Photoshop

Photoshop, a software that was once known for its ability to edit and manipulate photographs, has evolved into something much more than that. In this tutorial roundup, we will be exploring one of the powerful yet often overlooked features of Photoshop – 3D design rendering. With this feature, users can create 3D objects, experiment with 3D typography, and apply a broad range of effects, all within the Photoshop environment.

The 3D tooling available in Photoshop opens up a whole new world of possibilities for designers and artists. For instance, by creating 3D objects, you can give more depth and dimension to your graphic designs. Furthermore, you can experiment with different lighting and shading effects to create realistic and immersive 3D scenes.

In addition, Photoshop’s 3D typography feature allows you to create text that pops out of the screen and catches the viewer’s attention. You can experiment with different fonts, colors, and materials to create custom 3D typography that suits your design needs.

Overall, mastering the 3D tooling available in Photoshop can take your design skills to the next level and help you create stunning and unique visuals. With so many possibilities at your fingertips, the only limit is your creativity.

1. Photoshop’s 3D Environment

When working with a 3D object, you’ll use Photoshop’s 3D menu, the Move tool, the 3D Mode icons (which appear in the Options bar when you have the Move tool and a 3D object active), and a few panels: 3D, Properties, and Layers. You’ll also encounter a 3D object cage, Photoshop’s representation of the 3D area that encloses the object—it looks like a rectangular wireframe.

2. 3D Layered Blocks Text Effect in Photoshop CC

This tutorial will show you how to play around with Photoshop’s Shape and 3D options and settings, to create a simple clean 3D text effect pretty easily and quickly.

3. 3D Layered Blocks Text Effect in Photoshop CC

This tutorial will show you how to play around with Photoshop’s Shape and 3D options and settings, to create a simple clean 3D text effect pretty easily and quickly.

4. Create Rich, Detailed 3D Typography With Photoshop

To start building 3D typography, select a typeface with fairly large stroke widths. Typically, sans serif typefaces work best, and if a bold weight is available, that is even better.

5. Create 3D text in Photoshop: A step-by-step guide

To start building 3D typography, select a typeface with fairly large stroke widths. Typically, sans serif typefaces work best, and if a bold weight is available, that is even better.

6. Create 3D Rubber and Glass Text in Photoshop CS6

In this tutorial, we will explain how to use the vector editing and 3D capabilities of Photoshop to create rubber and glass 3D text. In the process, we will show you how to create the materials, modify the lighting, render the scene, and finally, how to enhance the color of the final result.

7. Create a Summer Inspired 3D Text Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, it will show you how to create a summer inspired 3D text effect. In the process, you will learn how to use Photoshop’s 3D features to create the basic text shape and then combine it with various images in order to achieve a desired result.

8. How to make a simple 3D text effect in Photoshop

Adobe has been working hard to give us a better 3D tool in Photoshop. And I have to say, I love it!

9. Create an Autumn-Themed 3D Text Effect With Photoshop CS6 Extended

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended is packed with an all-new 3D interface and tons of new features. In this tutorial, we will explain how to use those new features to create an autumn-themed 3D text effect.

10. Vintage 3D Text Effect in Photoshop CS6

The 3D Environment in Photoshop CS6 is a great way to create amazing 3D text effects without the need for any other 3D software. This tutorial will explain how to use the many tools and settings to create a nice vintage 3D text effect.

11. How to Make a 3D Extrusion in Photoshop

Make your images jump off the screen by adding three dimensional properties to a 2D image!

12. How to Create a 3D Sphere in Adobe Photoshop

Three-dimensional images can be created in Photoshop either from scratch, by using Photoshop’s pre-configured shapes, or by importing wireframes and rendered artwork from 3D applications such as 3D Studio Max or Maya. 3D modeling in Photoshop is processor-intensive, so if you’ve seen a message when launching Photoshop about insufficient vRAM, you will not be able to work in 3D. Keep in mind that 3D modeling is a complex topic and volumes have been written about it, so this tutorial is merely an introduction where a 3D object will be created using a second image above the background image layer.

13. Create a Syfy Inspired Logo Animation in Photoshop

You already know that Photoshop is a fantastic tool for creating 2D images. What you might not know is that Photoshop also has limited capabilities for creating high quality 3D images and animations. In this tutorial, we will use the new and improved 3D and Timeline features of Photoshop CS6 to create a Syfy inspired text effect and logo animation without any additional applications.

14. How to Create a 3D Gold Layered Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

This tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop’s shape attributes, 3D tools and settings, and adjustment layers to create a 3D gold layered text effect.

15. 3D Layers Text Effect in Photoshop

This tutorial will show you how to create a simple and fun layered text effect using the 3D capabilities, and will show you some cool tips and tricks that can be used whenever working in the 3D environment in general as well.

16. How to Create a 3D Hologram Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

This tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop’s filters, adjustment options, and layer styles to create a hologram-inspired texture, and use it along with the 3D tools and settings to create a 3D hologram text effect with a bit of a retro feel.

17. How to Create a Glittering, Festive, 3D Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

This tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop CS6’s Shape Attributes and 3D capabilities to create an elegant royal 3D text effect. It will guide you through modifying the shape settings, working on the 3D elements, creating the different materials, Adjusting the lights, and modifying the rendered result.

18. How to Create a Glittering, Festive, 3D Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

This tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop’s 3D Tools, adjustment layers, and a couple of textures to create a dazzling, glittery, festive text effect.

19. Work with artwork in Photoshop CC

This tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop’s 3D Tools, adjustment layers, and a couple of textures to create a dazzling, glittery, festive text effect.

20. Composite True 3D Text Into A Scene With Photoshop

The 3D tools in previous versions of Photoshop were never been the best. They were clumsy, didn’t look very good, and were not very flexible. In turn, 3D editing with Photoshop never really caught on to become part of anybody’s regular workflow.