Photoshop for Architects: CS3 Extended Edition

Module 5 - Playing with Perspective Mac & Windows

Go beyond pixel pushing and harness the third dimension to skillfully manipulate perspective and make your presentation images shine. Master the use of 3D layers to create 3d entourage that fits within interior spaces, match real and virtual perspectives to integrate a proposed design into a site photo, and render cool hybrid images that combine illustrative, cross-sectional, and rendered qualities.

See how the amazing Vanishing Point filter has matured in CS3 Extended and learn how to replace textures and paint in perspective, measure distances in photos, and turn a photo into a 3D model or even a short video (with After Effects). Learn how to alter what the virtual camera lens sees with tutorials on lens correction, lens blur, lens flare, and simulating objects in motion.

This module contains 43 high resolution videos running 2.4 hours overall. I explain each concept and technique using Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended, although many of the concepts and techniques are applicable to other versions of Photoshop. The videos are captured right off my screen and you can hear my audio commentary.

Click here to view Module 5's video table of contents.

The installation process is simple - on Windows you download and run a small install program and it will pull down and install all the videos for you. Mac users will download and mount a .dmg disk image and double click the installer. The Quicktime videos are launched through a web interface that lets you keep track of where you are in the module.

System Requirements
Any recent version of Windows or Mac OS, 263 MB disc space, sound card, speakers or headphones, minimum graphics resolution of 1024x768 (1280x800 or higher recommended), and the free Quicktime player. Although Adobe Photoshop is not strictly required, it is essential to practice the techniques shown (sample files provided) to build solid skills.