How to Create 3D Images and Color Gradients

Create 3D Letters with Rotation and Create a Gradient Color Background

1. Open the following submenus – Swatches, Color, Gradient.

2. Start by typing the word that you would like to manipulate. Choose a font with significant weight like Futura Bold or Impact. Increase the font size to a significant number +100pt

3. Change the color of the text to a grey of light color (you can change the color the text later).

4. To Ungroup the text select the Selection Tool “type” and “Create Outlines”. Choose Object and “Ungroup. Now each character can be manipulated individually.

5. Go to Effect > 3D > Extrude & Bevel

· Change the three numbers highlighted and the Extrude Depth.

· Select Preview to see how the effect will look on the letters

6. After you apply 3D effects that you would like your letter to have you can also continue to rotate the letter to whatever angle you like. Just use the Selection Tool (V) to rotate the letter.

To be handed in by the end of class:

Start a new document. Use the technique taught today to write your name in 3D imaging. Set the background as a solid color and add another shape behind your name in gradient color. Save as a JPEG and post to your Blog. Refer to the timeline in the folio for the appropriate title and blog number.