Transform to correct degree and orientation (see keyboard shortcuts above if needed).Make sure it is set to “path” in the top bar options.

Use U / ellipse tool to create the cap ellipses.Create paths to fit your cylinder as indicated below.If you wish to see your sketch throughout the process, place it as the top layer and set the Layer Blend Mode to “Multiply.” Place your sketch in your Photoshop document. Sketch a cylinder in perspective, following the rules of 1, 2 or 3 pt.Use the white arrow to adjust the anchor points of your paths to improve your drawing if you see errors in the original sketch. Black/White Selection Arrows (A or Shift +A) – Arrows are used to adjust paths: A or shift+A will get you the black arrow (can move whole paths), and white arrow (moves individual points).Lock Transparent Pixels – Locks a layer so any changes will only affect pixels already on that layer.Brush (B) – paintbrush to “paint on” changes.Duplicate Path in Place – Copy (Cntrl/Cmd + C) then Paste (Shift + V).Opt+Drag (Mac) or Al+Drag (Win) – resizes entire shape around center.Drag from tranform anchor to make larger/smaller.NOTE: these may vary based on your Adobe version. Shape transformation keyboard shortcuts (Cmd/Cntrl+T to activate transform).Combine the two to pull a perfect circle from the center.Opt+Drag (Mac) or Al+Drag (Win) – pulls ellipse out from center.Ellipse Tool (U or shift+U) – creates ellipses.A solid understanding of ellipses in perspective.

Necessary tools/skills to complete this tutorial The difference between this cylinder and a more complex matte object would be the amount of time spend adding and refining details such as reflected light or cast shadows (which we won’t cover here), more detail inside the tube as well as adding additional layers for color, reflections, etc. The result of this tutorial will be a matte (not reflective) cylinder. Rendering a basic cylinder in Photoshop will introduce you to using the brush tool and actually painting, as well as expanding upon your skills with paths and the pen tool.

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