Download or read book Mastering 2D to 3D Conversion written by Michael Beech and published by . This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you can use a mouse, you can do this. Whether you want to make a simple 3D out of an old 2D, or if you want to create conversions of great paintings, the technique is included. Nothing else approaches this manual in clarity, simplicity, and completeness of coverage. You will be making your own 2D to 3D conversions after reading the first chapter. Four proven techniques, using just your image editor, are included. 1. Starting with fast and easy faux 3D, you will quickly understand every step of the conversion process. Everyone can use this method to add excitement to existing 3D images, to salvage images with defects, or to convert 2D images to 3D's. 2. Then, a complete step-by-step tutorial takes the mystery out of the layer selection and shift method. This is the most precise and reliable method known, capable of creating perfect results from even the most complex images. 3. Also included is the BLAZING FAST depth mapping method to convert 2D images directly to either anaglyph or stereo pairs using the displacement mapping function in Photoshop and other image editors. 4. The simple and instant direct conversion method. With this method you can watch the 3D develop as you work. A 2D image will begin to turn into 3D almost as quickly as you can load the image and begin to work. This on-the-fly method is very intuitive and allows you to experiment without risk of losing your work.