Harness the powerful new capabilities of Photoshop CS3 Extended

When you think of editing 3D images, if your first thought isn't Photoshop's filters, styles, and paint tools, think again. Now you can apply your Photoshop skills to 3D and video with Photoshop's new CS3 Extended and the in-depth instruction in this comprehensive guide. Want to create composites using 3D objects? Learn how to animate? Jazz up YouTube videos? From animation basics to blending video layers, this book has what you need to produce digital and 3D content like a pro.

Get to know 3D formats, workspaces, and tools
Create a 3D layer from a 2D image with Vanishing Point
Position a 3D camera and zoom, pan, or change views
Transform 3D objects with filters, blends, textures, and masks
Import video into Photoshop and edit, trim, and extract
Learn rotoscoping basics and how to animate
Build sequences scene by scene with the Timeline editor
Fine-tune alpha channels and add special effects