Lex de Azevedo has just posted a new tutorial on 3DLayer.com. This tutorial deals with texturing objects within Strata 3D CX 5.5 and Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended.

Lex shows you how to create a 3D Rubik's Cube, how to texture it and modify the texture within Photoshop. He also demonstrates how to place the finished 3D Rubik's Cube into a scene. Visit 3DLayer.com to learn more.

Tax season is approaching, and we know everyone could use a bit of a break. That's why we're offering 20% off everything at the Strata store through April 15th. Send a coupon to a friend or yourself.

Act fast, tax day is quickly approaching.

The Photoshop World Tech Expo is open to the public for 2 days this year, April 3rd and 4th, with a Tech Expo pass.

Learn the most up-to-date techniques, the fastest and most effective workflows, and the hottest and most amazing new tips for Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Lightroom, Photoshop Extended.

Strata will be there, of course, in booth #705 to show off its latest and greatest 3D[in] Photoshop CS3 Extended Plug-ins. We'd love to meet current users, so if you're in the area, stop by to say hi.

Strata is currently planning a 3-day training seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada on Strata's new Photoshop-ready products: Strata 3D CX 5.5, Strata Design 3D[in], Strata Foto 3D[in] and Strata Live 3D[in].

If you'd like to know more about when this class will be held, sign up for email updates on our site.

One of the best uses of 3D graphics is to mock up products before producing them. Daniel Fleming has uploaded a very handy plastic water bottle to help you visualize your label designs.

Visit the StrataCafe resources to download hundreds of models and textures for Strata 3D CX.