Adobe Illustrator lecture 4
Learn how to create lifelike objects in Illustrator by applying 3D effects, lighting, and materials sourced from Adobe Substance.
You can apply 3D effects, lighting, and material to 2D vector graphics with realistic textures viewed under different lighting scenarios. You can then render them with ray tracing to create realistic 3D graphics with ease.
3 steps to create a 3D artwork
Get started by drawing your favorite art on paper, trace it into Illustrator, apply 3D effects like Extrude, Rotation, and Substance Materials. Provide finishing touches to your design with appropriate Lighting and Shadow effects and then render your artwork with ease.
Create a vector art
You can convert the image of a pencil sketch that was drawn on paper into vector art using image trace. You can also download a sample 2D artwork to try on the go.
Apply 3D effects to the artwork
Before you start applying 3D effects to the vector artwork, explore Object, Materials, or Lighting
options and presets available in the 3D and Materials panel. The 3D and Materials panel appears