How to Create a 3D Text Art Effect in Adobe Illustrator

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Published on July 23, 2021 7:00:06 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFQhvrcztno

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In the following steps, you will learn how to create a 3D text art effect in Adobe Illustrator. ► Download premium Illustrator brushes and layer styles with Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/add-ons/compatible-with-adobe-illustrator?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_UFQhvrcztno&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description

For starters, you will learn how to create a simple background and how to add basic text. Using only your piece of text and a 3D Rotate text effect, you will learn how to create the main compound path. Moving on, you will learn how to use a 3D Extrude & Bevel effect and some masking and blending techniques to add the 3D hole effect for your text. Finally, you will learn how to add some shading and a subtle texture for the final design.

00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - Set Up Document
01:34 - Create the Background
02:14 - Add the First 3D Text
04:21 - Add the Second 3D Text
05:23 - Create the Hole Effect
06:27 - Add a Subtle Texture
07:46 - Outro

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