3D VISUALISATION FOR DESIGN & MOVEMENT - TASK 1
Production Layouts
This was the second process & production workshop back after the Christmas holidays. In this workshop I learnt how to use Cinema 4D in conjunction with Adobe Illustrator. The aim of this workshop was to take a 2D image of our initials or name and make it into a 3D image using the software. Before we began our Cinema 4D process we needed an Illustrator file to work with, this file only had to be simple and display our name our initials.
- First I had to create an illustrator file in which I would create our work, ready to import into Cinema 4D. I had to confirm that my document was zeroed off so that it would not cause any problems when importing.
- After we created our designs, I saved it however I had to make sure that my Illustrator file was saved as Illustrator 8. This will allow us to open it in Cinema 4.
- I then set up a file in Cinema 4D that replicated that of my Illustrator file, and merged my file into the 3D software.
- I then began to extrude my text and round the edges slightly giving it a 3D effect. I then added colours to all aspects of my design including the background.
- I added lighting and shadow where appropriate in my design to give it a realistic effect.
- Finally I rendered my design into a Jpeg image, which can be seen bellow.
Overall I am very pleased with the final outcome of my design. I feel that the tools I have used iN this session are easy enough that I could possibly use the software with out guidance. If I were to develop my work I would actually focus it on an actual logo design and use more details and textures. I feel cinema 4D could also be helpful to widen my skill set in graphic design
