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Creating Illustrations Using 3D Objects in Photoshop and CINEMA 4D

by Saad Ali

Throughout these lessons, we'll combine functionality from Photoshop and CINEMA 4D to create an abstract 3D illustration that feels like it was painted. Software required: Adobe Photoshop CC, Maxon CINEMA 4D R15.

What you'll learn

Throughout these lessons, we'll combine functionality from Photoshop and CINEMA 4D to create an abstract 3D illustration that feels like it was painted. You will learn how to create several types of abstraction, manipulate shading in Photoshop, and build a complex form from multiple objects. By the end of the tutorial, you will have learned how form, color, and light can be used to build a visually engaging abstraction. Software required: Adobe Photoshop CC, Maxon CINEMA 4D R15.

About the author

Saad Ali is a freelance visual artist and designer originally from London. At a young age, Saad began teaching himself programs like Adobe Photoshop and Maxon Cinema 4D and eventually established an online portfolio to show his creations. Saad has since worked with companies like Dell, HTC, Pixar, Electronic Arts, and Nike. His work has received features from the likes of Juxtapoz, Hypebeast, and IdN. Saad has also authored written tutorials for Tuts+, Computer Arts Magazine, and Maxon Cineversi... more

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