FREELessons: 15Length: 1.3 hours
The PixelSquid plugin for Photoshop is an exciting new technology that provides the benefits of 3D elements without having to understand a 3D program or the 3D features in Photoshop. The plugin allows for the selection from a huge library of 3D objects that can be rotated within the Photoshop interface, but then inserted into your file as 2D elements without the hassle of render times!
The graphics are smartly incorporated as fully layered elements that allow for easy compositing by including separate layers for color, shadow, shine, reflection, etc. There are even special layers built in to make selections easy. This plugin is a digital compositor’s dream!
1.Introduction
1.1Introduction01:31
1.1
Introduction
01:31
2.PixelSquid Basics
2.1The Plugin02:51
2.1
The Plugin
02:51
2.2Basic Interface05:59
2.2
Basic Interface
05:59
3.Compositing With PixelSquid
3.1Setting Up the Scene04:17
3.1
Setting Up the Scene
04:17
3.2Light and Shadow08:00
3.2
Light and Shadow
08:00
3.3Selection Layers07:16
3.3
Selection Layers
07:16
3.4Depth Maps06:23
3.4
Depth Maps
06:23
4.Designing With PixelSquid
4.1Sketching and Brainstorming05:42
4.1
Sketching and Brainstorming
05:42
4.2Crafting the Scene06:55
4.2
Crafting the Scene
06:55
4.3Matching Perspective05:04
4.3
Matching Perspective
05:04
4.4Extra Elements05:52
4.4
Extra Elements
05:52
4.5Liquid Effects07:41
4.5
Liquid Effects
07:41
4.6Light Effects05:49
4.6
Light Effects
05:49
4.7Text Effects06:28
4.7
Text Effects
06:28
5.Conclusion
5.1Conclusion01:08
5.1
Conclusion
01:08
