Transform ordinary portraits into mind-bending digital sculptures using Photoshop's advanced 3D tools. This tutorial reveals a unique technique to break down facial features into geometric blocks that create a surreal, pixelated visual effect.
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Practical Tips for Creating Pixelated 3D Effects
Master the art of transforming portraits into geometric masterpieces with these key techniques:
- Use the polygonal lasso tool with anti-aliasing turned off to create sharp, blocky selections
- Experiment with depth maps to control how different image areas protrude in 3D space
- Utilize noise filters and nearest neighbor scaling to generate authentic pixel textures
- Simplify 3D mesh to reduce complexity and create more defined geometric shapes
- Refine the final composition using layer masks and color adjustments
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