If you have multiple shots of the same subject and would like to be able to group them, image stacks are a good idea. Either Shift-click or Command-click (PC: Ctrl-click) on the images that you…
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BETTER DODGE AND BURN
The Dodge and Burn tools got a big enhancement in Photoshop CS5. They actually work like we think they should now and you’ll get very good results with them. There is one trick though. When…
EXPORTING 3D TO AFTER EFFECTS
When you create a grid box inside Vanishing Point, in addition to having the option of returning that grid back to Photoshop as a 3D object, you also have the option of exporting it as…
VANISHING POINT AND 3D
While working in the Vanishing Point filter, you can create a multi-plane grid and return the part of the image contained in the grid back to Photoshop as a 3D layer (choose Return 3D Layer…
MODIFY TEXTURES ON 3D OBJECTS
If you have imported a 3D object that has a texture applied to it, that texture will show up as a sub-layer with your 3D layer. To modify or replace the existing texture, simply double-click…
SETTING MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS
When using the Analysis tools in Photoshop, you will need to establish the scale of measure. Go under the Analysis menu, choose Set Measurement Scale, and select Custom. You have three settings to modify: Pixel…
MEASURING IN VANISHING POINT
In Vanishing Point, you can take advantage of the new measurement tools by measuring something in three dimensions. You simply grab the Measure tool (R) and click between two points. Then in the top of…
ACCESSING TOOLS IN A TOOL GROUP
Let’s say that you are using the Magic Wand tool, but would rather be using Photoshop’s Quick Selection tool. No problem! Just press-and-hold the Shift key while pressing the group’s keyboard shortcut (W, in this…




