Hi there, welcome to this video! Let's see how to create 3D Objects and Text with
Illustrator CC
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Let's see in detail how to create
defining its font, size and style.
Then, to add extrusion,
circle in the
In this way, you will convert the text into a
using the
the text in full, moving anchors and changing curves.
A part from this, this step is fundamental to make the text in 3D. If you go to
Effect section
In our case we need extrusion, so simply click on
Use the new window to set the properties the 3D text must have. Tick on
in the bottom left corner to see how the text is going on. To change point of view,
simply click and drag the
more on the right.
Below
kind of bevel or the surface.
You can adjust the illumination as well going on
On the left it's represented a map of all the
on the
You can delete a selected source clicking on the
If you want to place the selected source on the hidden side of the object simply click
on the first icon.
If you want to
on the right to edit size, lightness, shadow color or kind of light.
Once you are done, click on
You will notice the difference between the
is placed always internally, but if there is stroke too, it's the stroke color that
defines the extrusion color.
In case you want to edit your 3D text again, open the
Window
and see the effects applied. So just click on
extrusion and light properties.
You can add other effects to make 3D more realistic. If you go to
and then to
fillet corners. All these effects will be listed in the
use to hide/show effects or edit them anytime clicking on the orange descriptions.
Mind that
window
Just click on the circle next to the whole
Let's see how to create
create a 3D object. You can use
the 3D text. Otherwise you can use
the 2D one on one side. In the
left/right side.
Once the 3D object is done, you can click on the
or you can edit your 2D object to change the 3D one as well. All the
options seen before for the 3D text work the same for the 3D objects.
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