Convert 2D Art Into Aged 3D Objects
Create Staff of Ra Headpiece from Raiders of the Lost Ark with Photoshop 3D
Project Overview
This week will explore creating aged surface effects on 3D objects as we recreate the headpiece to the Staff of Ra from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Yes, we will have some fun with classic Hollywood props but you will also see how to take 2D graphic element and add a variety of surface effects to create a very realistic result.
What you will learn:
• Use Liquify to Create Dinged Edges
• Use Bump Maps for Detail
• 3D Reflection Masks
• Aged Surface Effects
• Lighting Effects
• and much more!
User Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Series Contents
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StartProject Info & Downloads
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Start1_Intro to Project (1:45)
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Start2_Add Edge Effects to Main Art (5:24)
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Start3_Create 3D Base Object (7:29)
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Start4_Apply Bump Map for Detail (2:07)
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Start5_Add Reflective Environment (5:16)
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Start6_Add Line Detail Using Reflection Mask (4:38)
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Start7_Roughen Surface with Scratches (6:19)
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Start8_Create Stone Jewel Element (9:43)
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Start9_Add Wood Backgraound & Adjust Light (13:12)
Your Instructor

Corey is an as an award-winning designer and Photoshop instructor has been using Photoshop since version 2.0. He attended the Ringling College of Art & Design where he earned a BFA in Illustration. Corey is best known as one of the Photoshop guys on the popular podcast Photoshop TV and a regular contributor to Photoshop User magazine where he writes the popular Down & Dirty Tricks column. He was also the author of the best-selling books The Down & Dirty Tricks for Designers Vol 1&2 and the more recent How to Create Badass Effects in Photoshop. Corey also teaches at live events such as Photoshop World and Adobe MAX. Corey was recently inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame for his contributions to the education of Photoshop.