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

Dive into the world of 3D design with Visual Designer Anu Manohar in this comprehensive two-hour video tutorial. Learn to create stunning 3D illustrations using Adobe Dimension, Illustrator, and Photoshop as Anu guides you through three unique compositions. Follow along as she participates in the 36 Days of Type challenge, designs a custom 3D quote, and transforms 2D assets into three-dimensional masterpieces. Explore techniques for letterform design, color usage, 3D shape creation, composition setup, lighting, and rendering. Gain insights into Anu's creative process, from initial concept to final execution, and discover tips for working efficiently in Adobe Dimension. Whether you're a beginner or experienced designer, this tutorial offers valuable lessons in creating bold, playful, and visually striking 3D designs.

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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