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shwizle · 09-10-2007, 13:52

(I apologize if this is not the right section to post this...I wasn't sure where to post it since I'm showcasing something, but also asking for some advice...)

I really like this Adbusters masthead, and was wondering how to do this on the computer? I'm guessing it has something to do with Illustrator's 3D Extrude effect, but I can't get it to be angled as well, like they have it coming from one point.

Thanks!

Do Gooder · 09-10-2007, 14:13

an ancient app by adobe called Dimensions could probably do that.

but i would do it by hand.. outling the text, copying, pasting, scaling.. then joining up the points by hand to get the perspective effect.

Herr Kurm · 09-10-2007, 14:38

Blend it.

shwizle · 10-10-2007, 02:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr Kurm

Blend it.

if you're not going to provide a constructive comment, then please don't say anything at all.

Herr Kurm · 10-10-2007, 02:56

If you are an idiot as you apparently are go hang yourself with a shoestring.

steveb · 10-10-2007, 03:40

Shwizle - Kurmie's post is perfectly sensible and helpful. A blend in Illu would work, providing there were enough intermediate stages.
As for me, I'd draw the 3D effect by hand and be finished with it in under ten minutes.

JonoMarshall · 10-10-2007, 04:39

Solid blend, quick and easy...

Larixk · 10-10-2007, 06:30

wtf, what do you mean how did they do it.
You've got a pen-tool in illustrator, learn to use it. Piece of cake to do this by hand. Not every graphic feature requires a plugin or built in button for it.

And yeah a blend's probably even easier.

larrybn · 10-10-2007, 14:52

For Gods sake! There was a time everything was done by hand, you don't need any fancy tools. Just learn how to draw in perspective and you can make it in the even the oldest version of Illustrator.

steveb · 11-10-2007, 00:58

You said it, Larry.

Herr Kurm · 11-10-2007, 03:14

Mm, I wish I were in this business when illy didnt even gave a so called gradient tool, it was all done with blends

Grondie · 11-10-2007, 19:41

It was probably done with Illustrator's blend tool or the 3D Extrude & Bevel filter. Easy enough.

Personally, I still use KPT Vector Effects in Illustrator 8 to get this kind of look, but the blend tool can be useful for making an uneven, sorta aloof 3D effect. You'd just take the object in the background and scale it horizontally.

EmmaPhlema · 19-10-2007, 13:08

oh christ...what is happening to this design world?

i don't even know what to say...i'm speechless.

Grondie · 19-10-2007, 13:14

3d extruded lettering and deleted counters. That's what's happening.

shwizle · 21-10-2007, 20:46

guys, i know how to do this by hand. i'm just trying to figure out how to do it on a computer, as it's more efficent.

iblastoff · 22-10-2007, 01:27

are you joking? like 10 people just told you how to do it on a computer????

pinksage · 23-10-2007, 12:39

LOL@ iblastoff

Maybe you want a tutorial?

It's not all that well done, but you might get the idea how to get it started.

Click here for Tutorial.

09-10-2007, 13:52	#1 (permalink)
shwizle Registered confUser Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY Posts: 390	Adbusters Logo- How did they do it? (I apologize if this is not the right section to post this...I wasn't sure where to post it since I'm showcasing something, but also asking for some advice...) I really like this Adbusters masthead, and was wondering how to do this on the computer? I'm guessing it has something to do with Illustrator's 3D Extrude effect, but I can't get it to be angled as well, like they have it coming from one point. Thanks! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Take a chance

09-10-2007, 14:13	#2 (permalink)
Do Gooder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,438	an ancient app by adobe called Dimensions could probably do that. but i would do it by hand.. outling the text, copying, pasting, scaling.. then joining up the points by hand to get the perspective effect. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Do Gooder : 09-10-2007 at 14:24.

09-10-2007, 14:38	#3 (permalink)
Herr Kurm bloody peasant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 2,699	Blend it. __________________ refreshed portfolio

10-10-2007, 02:56	#5 (permalink)
Herr Kurm bloody peasant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 2,699	If you are an idiot as you apparently are go hang yourself with a shoestring. __________________ refreshed portfolio

10-10-2007, 03:40	#6 (permalink)
steveb 389 ppm and rising Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Järvenpää, Finland Posts: 4,877	Shwizle - Kurmie's post is perfectly sensible and helpful. A blend in Illu would work, providing there were enough intermediate stages. As for me, I'd draw the 3D effect by hand and be finished with it in under ten minutes. __________________ My free fonts www.utfi.net

10-10-2007, 04:39	#7 (permalink)
JonoMarshall Day-Glo Jazz Monkey Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shoreditch, London Posts: 1,132	Solid blend, quick and easy...

10-10-2007, 06:30	#8 (permalink)
Larixk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Utrecht, Netherlands Posts: 1,025	wtf, what do you mean how did they do it. You've got a pen-tool in illustrator, learn to use it. Piece of cake to do this by hand. Not every graphic feature requires a plugin or built in button for it. And yeah a blend's probably even easier. __________________

10-10-2007, 14:52	#9 (permalink)
larrybn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 77	For Gods sake! There was a time everything was done by hand, you don't need any fancy tools. Just learn how to draw in perspective and you can make it in the even the oldest version of Illustrator.

11-10-2007, 00:58	#10 (permalink)
steveb 389 ppm and rising Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Järvenpää, Finland Posts: 4,877	You said it, Larry. __________________ My free fonts www.utfi.net

11-10-2007, 03:14	#11 (permalink)
Herr Kurm bloody peasant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 2,699	Mm, I wish I were in this business when illy didnt even gave a so called gradient tool, it was all done with blends __________________ refreshed portfolio

11-10-2007, 19:41	#12 (permalink)
Grondie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 42	It was probably done with Illustrator's blend tool or the 3D Extrude & Bevel filter. Easy enough. Personally, I still use KPT Vector Effects in Illustrator 8 to get this kind of look, but the blend tool can be useful for making an uneven, sorta aloof 3D effect. You'd just take the object in the background and scale it horizontally.

19-10-2007, 13:08	#13 (permalink)
EmmaPhlema Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: "BrewCity" Milwaukee, WI Posts: 285	oh christ...what is happening to this design world? i don't even know what to say...i'm speechless.

19-10-2007, 13:14	#14 (permalink)
Grondie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 42	3d extruded lettering and deleted counters. That's what's happening.

21-10-2007, 20:46	#15 (permalink)
shwizle Registered confUser Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY Posts: 390	guys, i know how to do this by hand. i'm just trying to figure out how to do it on a computer, as it's more efficent. __________________ Take a chance

22-10-2007, 01:27	#16 (permalink)
iblastoff gotsa a malanga! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ottawa, canada Posts: 489	are you joking? like 10 people just told you how to do it on a computer????

23-10-2007, 12:39	#17 (permalink)
pinksage Why must i label myself? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NYC \| Jersey City Posts: 131	LOL@ iblastoff Maybe you want a tutorial? It's not all that well done, but you might get the idea how to get it started. Click here for Tutorial.

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