Creating 3D Illustrations with Adobe Dimension, Illustrator, and Photoshop - Part 1

This course demonstrates how to create three 3D compositions using Illustrator, Dimension, and Photoshop. It explores letterforms, 3D typography, composition, color, lighting, materials, and rendering through practical project walkthroughs.

Syllabus

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Anu’s work
Letterform breakdown
Anu’s basic steps for designing letters
Continuing to explore ideas
Anu’s approach to her color usage
Creating 3D shapes in AI
Moving the project to Dimension
Anu’s process in Dimension
Adjusting letter forms - setting up the composition
Creating lighting and adding colors
Rendering the forms in Dimension - examples of Anu’s work
Anu’s 36 day’s of type project - color consistency
Editing shapes in Dimension
Designing with a quote - creating compositions with fonts
Text in Dimension - textured fonts
Modeling letters with basic shapes in Dimension
Adding patterns and colors to the 3D type
Walkthrough of the “it's a hairy situation” project
Dimension and ease of use
Scene layout in Dimension
Lighting & Rendering in Dimension
Anu’s thoughts on lighting
Use of metal materials - experimenting
Recap of Day 1