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Creating & Using Custom 3D Objects in Adobe Illustrator

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Creating & Using Custom 3D Objects in Adobe Illustrator

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About Creating & Using Custom 3D Objects in Adobe Illustrator

Introduction & Overview

What to Expect from Illustrator 3D Effects

Preparation & Materials

Creating Objects with Extrude & Bevel Effect

Using Standard Bevel Shapes

Setting Up Lighting & Shading

Efficient Ways to Work with Appearance

Creating Objects with Revolve Effect

Customising Appearance with Fill & Stroke

Creating Symbols for Art Mapping

Customising Appearance with Art Mapping

Creating Custom Bevel Paths

Creating Objects with Custom Bevel Paths

Applying 3D Effects to Groups of Objects

3D Compositions: File Setup

3D Compositions: Design Considerations

3D Compositions: Finishing Touches

Exporting Your Work

Ideas for Projects & Conclusion

What You Will Learn?

  • Using 3D objects in digital art allows us to add depth and a sense of volume to our work and make it look trendy and exciting! Specialist 3D software is great, but it can be very expensive and complicated for new users. So instead I invite you to explore the 3D effects* available in Adobe Illustrator which have been around for many years..
  • I am Evgeniya Righini-Brand, and in this class I will share a range of tools & techniques for creating geometric and abstract 3D objects in Adobe Illustrator, ways to make them look exciting and tips to make your finished 3D compositions stand out..
  • I started my 3D journey about 10 years ago and although I usually use Cinema4D, experimenting with 3D objects in Illustrator is good fun and it is a great starting point for anyone who has never worked with 3D before! So if you are looking to add a new dimension to your work and learn some super useful Illustrator techniques, then this is the class for you!.
  • In this class you'll learn:.
  • I’ll be super excited to see you using 3D objects in your work! .
  • * In the current edition of the class you'll learn how to use the original 3D effects in Adobe Illustrator which starting from CC 2022 version can be found in the Effects menu under 3D and Materials > 3D (Classic). These effects are still super versatile, less glitchy and have a few advantages over the new 3D and Materials tool which is currently in Technology Preview — watch out for the class update in future when this new feature is finalised and fully rolled out by Adobe..
  • Recommended classes:.
  • This class follows up on the tools, techniques and theory covered in our two previous classes Creating Trendy Abstract Patterns in Illustrator & Creating Trendy Designs with Abstract Patterns in Illustrator, so if you are at a beginner level of working in Illustrator, don't hesitate to check them out too..
  • Materials:.
  • To quickly get you started I've attached a file with a range of 2D objects which you can easily convert into 3D and a file with a few of my abstract patterns which you can use for art mapping..