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Downloads: By Ko Maruyama

A to Z, 3D in Photoshop CS3e
A couple of things that are possible (and not)

In Adobe's Photoshop CS3, you can now import several different kinds of 3D geometry. However, there are some things that 3D veterans will find are still missing in the CS3 extended software. On the other hand, 2D designers will be pleased to see many features. Read More

In our last article on displacement effects in Adobe Photoshop, I mentioned that I'd try my darnedest to come up with an automated method for you to produce your own texture files. Well, gum if I haven't done it. Better yet, I'm not just going to tell you how to automate this sort of texture creation. Instead, I'm going to give you a set of fully automated generators--free for you to download and use as you see fit. Read More

Downloads: By Dave Nagel

Download: Displacement Maps for Adobe Photoshop, Series 2

Displacement maps can be used in Adobe Photoshop to add both depth and texture to an image. We previously offered up a set of displacement maps designed just to produce depth effects--a set of gradients used to create wavy effects. This time around, we have a set of maps designed to add a little bit of depth and a lot of texture to the image--in this case, a crumpled paper texture. Read More

Downloads: By Dave Nagel

Download: Displacement Maps for Adobe Photoshop, Series 1

Displacement maps can be used to create a wide variety of 3D or quasi-3D effects in Adobe Photoshop. The basic idea is that the luminance values of one image are used to define the bending and warping of another image. So, for example, you can use displacement to create crumpled paper, billowing fabric and other types of illusions of depth. Read More

Downloads: By Emerson Velazquez

MAXON PRESETS 011

Sometimes the best way to learn something is to deconstruct a completed project. In this series of presets, a team of DMN readers got together to make some CINEMA4D textures. While the materials are mostly based on simple parameters, it may help you to understand how a texture is made. This week I've put together a tutorial on creating a simple texture that I've added to Emerson's BEACH materials. Download the materials here, then check out the tutorial to make your own. Read More

Downloads: By Will Goodan

MAXON PRESETS 010

Sometimes the best way to learn something is to deconstruct a completed project. In this series of presets, a team of DMN readers got together to make some CINEMA4D textures. While the materials are mostly based on simple parameters, it may help you to understand how a texture is made. This week Will Goodan put together another spin supplying preset #10: FRESH MEAT Read More

Downloads: By Will Goodan

MAXON PRESETS 009

Sometimes the best way to learn something is to deconstruct a completed project. In this series of presets, a team of DMN readers got together to make some CINEMA4D textures. While the materials are mostly based on simple parameters, it may help you to understand how a texture is made. This week Will Goodan put together another spin supplying preset #09 Read More

Downloads: By Will Goodan

MAXON PRESETS 008

Sometimes the best way to learn something is to deconstruct a completed project. In this series of presets, a team of DMN readers got together to make some CINEMA4D textures. While the materials are mostly based on simple parameters, it may help you to understand how a texture is made. This week Will Goodan put together another spin supplying preset #08 Read More

Downloads: By Will Goodan

MAXON PRESETS 007

Downloads: By Ko Maruyama

MAXON PRESETS 006

Downloads: By Dave Nagel

Download: Photoshop Brushes Series 43

This week we have another collection of brushes for Adobe Photoshop. But this time around, the new set is designed for brushing hair and fur effects onto your canvas, as well as creating stubble effects. As usual, the brushes are available for download free and can be used for commercial and non-commercial purposes alike. Read More

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