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The third dimension
A simple flat image of a flag can become a dynamic, vibrant image full of life and movement when it’s given that important third dimension. Whether you’re using third-party applications to achieve the effect, or creating 3D images from scratch directly in Photoshop, you can’t ignore the power of that additional element of depth.
Talk to many Photoshop artists about 3D and they’ll start screaming. That’s because the intricacies of conventional 3D modeling programs are so unforgivingly awkward that the mysteries of Nurbs and B-splines are better suited to engineers than artists.
But who said anything about convention? There’s ...
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