TUTORIAL ARTICLE

Intermediate

3 min

3D metallic effects

Bring a new dimension to your vector artwork with 3D effects, custom lighting, and metallic materials.

What you learned

Add rounded dimension to objects

Convert your vector art to 3D and inflate each shape to custom depths.

Find the perfect angle

Rotate your art and apply presets to keep your 3D dimensions consistent.

Apply metallic textures and custom lighting

Create dazzling metallic textures and lighting for a reflective effect. Ray trace for ultimate realism.


Instruction by

Andrew Hochradel

Design by

Andrew Hochradel

May 30, 2024

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