In this searchable and captioned tutorial, learn about how a height map generated in software such as Photoshop or GIMP can create an attractive, custom-made 3D landscape or cityscape using PDHowler.

Usually, the brighter pixels of a height map make higher elevations, and the darker pixels make lower elevations. Here’s an example:-

So let’s get imaginative with height maps to quickly create 3D custom landscapes or cities.

Imagine trying to create a city metropolis one building at a time or a canyon network from the ground up! By learning to utilize height maps, they can provide a fast and fun way to create large-scale 3D scenes quickly.

Learn how to create:

• Cities
• Mountain ranges
• Canyons
• Lunar craters
• Hurricane storm systems
• Galactic nebula

Philip Staiger shows you how to do a variety of height map projects with PD Howler.

Included is a bonus tutorial on how to animate in PD Howler.

About the presenter: Philip Staiger

Philip Staiger is the founder/owner of TheBest3D and a partner/co-developer of Project Dogwaffle, including PD Artist, PD Particles, and the top-of-the-line PD Howler.