Mapping a sphere

Let s add another mapping transformation to this layer.

G     

Load 3D Mapping again and this time select 

You can resize the list of 

the Sphere shape.

 transformations by clicking on the 

G     

First, let s change the solid color opacity to 0.

dividing line above the parameters and 

G     

Next, to center the sphere in the image, change 

dragging downwards.

the Y Translation setting to 0.

The help hint for the Z Translation setting says that increasing the value will move the sphere 

farther away (thus making it smaller). 

G     

Let s change that setting to 2.5.

Now the sphere is positioned just below the Kaleidoscopic flower.

Transformations are applied in a 

particular order, starting with the 

bottom one on the list and working 

upward. So it matters, sometimes, in 

which order they are placed in the list. 

For fun, reverse the order of the Twist 

and 3D Mapping (Sphere) transforms by 

dragging one above or below the other.

As you can see, the sphere is now 

mapped before Twist is applied resulting 

in an unusual effect.

Next: 

Adding a frame

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