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.

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lauragalora99Author

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Sorry I kept saying "perspective warp" for no reason 🙂
It's just a perspective transform

Athough I giess perspective warp could work as well
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/perspective-warp.html
Works on a smart object

Ok, yes, perspective transform. I tried that perspective warp function but it didn't work. Nothing happened. Maybe I wasn't doing it right, but it didn't seem to make sense to me.

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