How do I map smart object artwork onto irregular shapes?

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April 5, 2023
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I have to render this pallet with artwork I've created for the packaging. Since this isn't a rectangual package, it's going to be a royal pain to try and use the warp tool to map the art onto each surface. Please tell me there is an easier way to do this and get the edges straight?

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Imaginerie

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If I was sensible, I would tell you to use Dimension or even the new 3D capabilities within Illustrator to map the art on surfaces. I know you're asking on a Photoshop forum, then I would say my best answer would be probably to use "vanishing point". It will still be a pain in the neck though, but less than trying to warp sharp angles...
https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/photoshop/using/vanishing-point.html

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lauragalora99Author

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Yeah, I had thought about doing in Illustrator but then I'd have to try and draw this whole pallet display, which would be a daunting task in itself. I've never used Dimension or vanishing point so I guess I've got my work cut out for me, ugh.

Imaginerie

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I just tried to enable vanishing point but it doesn't work on a smart object, only rasterized, so that's not going to cut it since I need to be able to edit it all when the client makes one tiny change. Plus, I have 2 versions of art to do this to so everything has to be smart objects. Yes, same art on all boxes but 2 versions. I was thinking I could try to do the cut in two thing, but that's basically 2 surfaces for each box front. The sides of the box are just going to be greyed out. Not sure I know what the perspective wrap function is though?

Just transform, but using perspective. It's more accurate than a regular free transform, but does the same job

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