Adobe CC 3D tips for graphic designers

Adobe has had 3D capabilities in Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects for some time now. Hopefully, you've had a chance to dip your toe into that 3D toolset in at least one of these applications. What you may not have figured out yet, is how to make that 3D masterpiece look modern and sophisticated with your lighting, rendering, and post-production. Here we take a look at how these applications can help you create some stunning 3D art

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Laura is a passionate visual effects and motion graphics author at Pluralsight. Her favourite projects are her two in-depth After Effects introductory courses on Pluralsight, which were each built around training motion artists and VFX artists, respectively. Using her vast skill set, Laura has taught thousands of artists everything from shot-tracking and rotoscoping to motion design.
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