[Photoshop] 3D Metal Action

Creating a realistic metal 3D effect has never been easier!

Transform your text, pixel layer, vector shape, layer group, smart object, logos into real 3D objects with different metal styles: steel, copper and bronze.

Smart Shadow included Cool long shadow up to 300 pixels. You can choose shadow direction and size after playing action. Choose direction from 360 degrees via ‘Global Light’ bar

Easy to change content after playing action via smart objects

How to use

• Install action into your Photoshop: Simply double-click one of atn files
• Install patterns into your Photoshop: Simply double-click pat file
• Create your shape or text. Or use existing layer. Text layer | Vector shape | Pixel layer | Smart object | Folder group
• Go to the actions palette: If the actions palette is not visible, go to “Window”, then click “Actions” in the dropdown.
• Find in action palette: Steel Action by Sko4, Copper Action by Sko4, Bronze Action by Sko4
• Choose one of 4 directions
• Choose one of 3 depth sizes: S – small, M – medium, L – large
• Click the ‘Play’ button and wait for the action to complete
• Now you can customize the result:
  • You can choose TOP TEXTURE: Just disable necessary groups of layers in “CHOOSE TOP TEXTURE” folder
  • You can choose shadow size: Just disable necessary groups of layers in “CHOOSE SHADOW SIZE” folder
  • You can choose light and shadow direction: Go Layer -> Layer Style -> Global Light

Works with:

• Text layer
• Vector shape
• Pixel layer
• Smart object
• Folder group
• Very easy to customize
• Well organized folders. All editable!
• 3 Steel styles, 3 Copper styles, 3 Bronze styles
• 4 extrusion directions for each style
• 3 extrusion sizes for each style
• 30 shadow sizes
• Global light function
• Choose light and shadow direction in one click
• 360 degrees light and shadows

What you get

• 3 ATN FILES – 3 sets of actions with different styles and directions. 12 actions in each ATN
• PAT FILE – patterns for action

Download this photoshop action from here: Google Drive (Size: 2.3 Mo)