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# Aren't simple geometric shapes like spheres built in to most programs?
(Paper 'n Pencil Thirst is excellent, even better than I hoped, Sat 27 Sep 2008, 13:26, archived)
# Not photoshop.
I thought CS3 came with some sample models but I can't find them.
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Sat 27 Sep 2008, 13:38, archived)
# Isn't there a way of rendering some 3D shapes in photoshop?
I can't remember how, but it maps the layer onto a sphere or cuboid.

I know I've done it, but I just don't remember what the option was. I think it was under the filters options or something.
(I helped save b3ta! MrPineapple .co.uk - TSHIRTS FOR SALE. I GIVE YOU GOOD PRICE., Sat 27 Sep 2008, 13:43, archived)
# Yes but you need a 3d object to apply the layer on to.
(Paper 'n Pencil Thirst is excellent, even better than I hoped, Sat 27 Sep 2008, 13:45, archived)
# Nonono, it generates the object too.
I know it USED to be in photoshop, but I've not found it because I've not been looking for it. It was used in PS7, so I can't imagine it disappearing so soon.
(I helped save b3ta! MrPineapple .co.uk - TSHIRTS FOR SALE. I GIVE YOU GOOD PRICE., Sat 27 Sep 2008, 13:48, archived)
# I reckon you're thinking of the "3d transform" filter
which works by deforming the layer's contents so that it appears to wrap onto a 3d shape. Once you apply the transformation, that's that, it's a flat 2d render, not an object.
Ashally the 3d transform filter is longer installed with CS3, although it's still tucked away in the extras and you can install it yourself if you want.
CS3 though has true 3d model handling capability, so that you can rotate, scale, reposition, relight, and texture an imported 3d object in space without transforming it to a flat layer at any point.
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Sat 27 Sep 2008, 13:55, archived)
# Aha, that must be what I was thinking of.
It was a pretty shitty feature really, but I couldn't remember it flattening the render.
(I helped save b3ta! MrPineapple .co.uk - TSHIRTS FOR SALE. I GIVE YOU GOOD PRICE., Sat 27 Sep 2008, 13:56, archived)
# CS3 included the capability to import 3d models in a variety of formats
and to rotate and light them. But it doesn't include the capability to create 3d models from scratch, at least not as far as I can make out.
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Sat 27 Sep 2008, 13:46, archived)
# Ah, I see.
Hmm, Cockweasle got some new Bryce models from Tahkcalb, they might be able to help.
(I helped save b3ta! MrPineapple .co.uk - TSHIRTS FOR SALE. I GIVE YOU GOOD PRICE., Sat 27 Sep 2008, 13:51, archived)
# They're all Hitlers.
They aren't spherical at all.
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Sat 27 Sep 2008, 14:57, archived)