Directs a cone of light onto a specific area of your mesh, perfect for dramatic, high-contrast scenes.
In the , you will see a small icon resembling a mesh grid (or a sphere) in the bottom toolbar.
Use built-in material presets like polished chrome, matte plastic, glass, or treated wood.
Applying a preset is only the foundational step. To make the graphic look natural or highly stylized, you need to work with the secondary engines built into the CC 2015 platform. 1. Adjusting Materials and Textures
Back in your main project, your artwork will now perfectly contour to the 3D shape. Go to 3D > Render 3D Layer to smooth out shadows, reflections, and jagged edges. Troubleshooting Common 3D Issues in CC 2015 3d mesh presets for photoshop cc 2015
What you are trying to create (e.g., text, packaging, abstract art) Whether you are getting any specific error messages Your computer's operating system (Windows or macOS)
While you cannot permanently add a custom mesh to the dropdown menu without scripting, you can turn any imported mesh into a reusable de facto preset:
In the , click on the material (e.g., "Cylinder Material").
If you are new to the feature, start with the . Technically a mesh preset, it is the simplest option, essentially converting any 2D layer into a flat plane that you can tilt in 3D space without the complexity of extrusion or volume. Directs a cone of light onto a specific
| Preset | Description | |--------|-------------| | | Basic six-sided box | | Sphere | Smooth spherical shape | | Cylinder | Cylindrical shape with caps | | Cone | Cone with a flat base | | Pyramid | Square pyramid | | Donut (Torus) | Ring/donut shape | | Hat | Cone with a brim (like a party hat) | | Mug | Simple cup/mug shape | | Wine Bottle | Bottle-shaped mesh | | Ring | Thin circular band | | Spherical Panorama | For 360° environment maps |
Go to (Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences > Performance (Mac).
If you are trying to (like a 3D folded paper effect), Steps to use Depth Maps to create custom folds or wrinkles.
: Adjust Extrusion Depth , Twist , Taper , and Bevel settings here. Applying a preset is only the foundational step
Click on the specific mesh name in the (e.g., “Wine_Bottle_Mesh”).
Mastering these presets transforms Photoshop CC 2015 from a photo editor into a lightweight 3D mockup studio. While Adobe has moved on, the workflows built into this vintage version remain robust, fast, and surprisingly professional.
If the native presets in Photoshop CC 2015 do not meet your project requirements, you can expand your library by treating external files as presets.