Painting on 3D Models
Through the course of this book, we have explored Procreate as a robust tool for 2D painting. This chapter will cover the final function of the app, which goes beyond a two-dimensional canvas and allows you to paint on 3D objects. In the latest version – Procreate 5.2 – developers introduced a feature that lets you import 3D models into the gallery and paint on top of them.
In this chapter, we will look in depth at what makes 3D painting unique and how the familiar interface of Procreate is modified for a task beyond 2D illustration.
We’re going to cover the following broad topics in this chapter:
- Opening a 3D model
- Understanding 3D models
- Using the 3D interface
- Working with layers in 3D
- Transforming graphics on a 3D model
- Modifying the environment using Lighting Studio
- Exporting from a 3D canvas
