Creating a 3D jigsaw puzzle scene in PS CS5 Extended


The following video will show you how to use the Puzzle Effects actions to create an impressive 3D scene in Photoshop CS5 Extended. The action used is the 20-pieces (available in both the free & commercial versions).

You will learn how to use Repoussé to turn 2D layers into 3D meshes, merge 3D layers and use the bunch of 3D tools available in the brand new 3D panel in PS CS5 Extended.

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NOTES:
1. In order for Repoussé to work you should enable OpenGL in Photoshop's preferences (press Control-K / Cmd-K and click the 'Performance' tab).
2. Repoussé doesn't work in old video cards that don't support OpenGL
3. A 1800px x 1200px image was used in this tutorial. You may want to tweak the Repoussé parameters slightly if your image has a different size.

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HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW 'BIG PICTURES' ACTIONS?

reflection9The new version of the Big Pictures actions is here and it produces some of the most beautiful collage effects.

The set contains 28 different actions that let you combine up to 25 photos and create a bunch of effects such as: flat & bent reflected collages, flat & curled polaroid callages and many more!

Click here to go to the BIG PICTURES page and view some examples of what these actions can do.