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Best way to get text like this (minus the dots and highlights) in Ai?
>>251340
To apply the custom bevel, do one of the following:
To apply the bevel to an extruded 3D object, select the 3D object, and then double-click the 3D Extrude & Bevel effect in the Appearance panel. ...
To apply the custom bevel to 2D artwork, select the 2D object, and then choose Effect > 3D > Extrude & Bevel.
>>251346
Right, I've done the 3D beveling, but I'm not sure how to keep the text flat and beveled. It always shifts the text to a perspective angle.
>>251426
Use the pathfinder tool and select the first option (merge) and simplify if you know how.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvr_3TlUx7Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHoWmBUpifA
I imagine you guys are a good source for this.
I recently got a copy of the CorelDRAW 7 suite to generate graphics for a laser cutting machine.
I have some very light experience with parametric modeling software(solid-works, Pro-Engineer) but none with graphics software. I want to be able to draw shapes that fit together with box joints such as this pamphlet holder.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:769
is there a function in CorelDRAW that makes this easier?
are there programs that can generate templates?
or will I just need to suck it up and...
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>>250217
Wouldn't a program like AutoCAD be better for a laser cutter? I've never used one myself, but if you're looking for accuracy and proper measurements I feel like a technical drawing program like AutoCAD would be better than a more artistic program like CorelDRAW, unless you're doing complicated engravings or something.
>>250795
Correct. Most laser cutters allow you to directly input AutoCAD files for easy of use.
>>250800
>>250795
>AutoCAD
I'm limited by what the tech department lets me do with the computer. and the machine is meant to do complicated engraving.
I want it to do structural member cutting for other projects.
and to prove to the stupid woman responsible for it and my actions regarding it that you can do more than just engrave novelty key-chains and coasters with it.
Here's a fun game, maybe.
>Go to http://fictionalcompanies.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Random
>Design a new logo for that company
>Post results
Previous thread had some good stuff.
>>246556
Is that a penis?
>>246718
no its a logo
What do I add/change about this to make it look better.
>my first ever attempt at making a logo
>"be a minimalist"
>k
>tries to but all it does is suck
so in general what does separate the good and the bad minimalist works? Should I change the background colour, a detail in the text font, the text itself? I tried combining 2 or 3 fonts that looked bold and sharp ( kind of like the iron maiden band logo but more minimal).
Ok so before you say what you have to say, I looked it through in a bit and noticed:
>no personality, that's why I named it a cheap dishwasher logo, because they all look the same
> background colour should be bright to compliment the sharper edges
>the "e" to "a" distance is nothing like the other ones.
Will post a newer one with these mistakes outdone and then ask you what else to add/change. Also, I know minimalism isn't about adding less but...
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Try framing the word in a solid-colored rectangle, and maybe add some shadows to give it a bit of depth!
How do i go about making money with gd on the internet without actually having a job? Basically i want to make money on the side.
>>250571
POD.
>>250622
I don't get it.
Have the same doubt that OP.
Do things like 99designs and swiftly. People usually shit on programs like that but those people usually don't actually have careers in design. It's good practice with real projects and can make you a bit of dough while you build up a portfolio to get real gigs.
This happened.
I honestly don't hate it as much as other people seem to, my only gripe is that retarded gradient. It's not even the same fucking shade of blue anymore
>>250069
Serif fonts that stress the contrast between thick and thin lines are generally associated with fashion(just look at any fashion magazine) because it looks delicate and exclusive.
That fat faced sans serif font is pretty much the opposite and has not much personality in itself(I guess it was made during the Helvetica fad) Could also be Target package design.
>>250078
Gap isn't high fashion, though - it's barely a step above buying clothes at Walmart.
I'd argue the new font is a much better representation of what they actually are, instead of what they want to be.
does anyone know a good ressource for free mockup-templates?
stumbled upon this:
http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/latest_news/the-most-extensive-mockup-templates-bundle-of-all-time
but its kinda pricey, especially since I dont need 97% of the stuff that is included
30 bucks isn't pricey
Can you make some money by selling templates online?
Making basic 3d objects like books, magazines, coffeecups, bottles etc. with soft lightning and a flat plane background is pretty easy and I could shit out a bunch of such templates every day.
>>246249
You would need to do a good job with it though. There are so many decent free ones now you would be wasting your time.
Hi /gd/.
These kinds of templates used to view a design in an environment. Not only for business cards, let's say a 3D logo on a wall etc. I'm pretty sure these are plugins either for Illustrator or CorelDRAW, but I can't seem to find any. I usually make a 3D perspective of a BC etc in CorelDRAW, but that consumes too much time and they don't always look as good as.
What are these templates exactly and where do I find any to use with my software?
They're called mockups and they are not plugins. Photoshop is what you want for creating mockups or using mockup templates.
Most of the time they are actual studio quality photos of the products (business cards, t-shirts, etc.) like the one in your post, and a layer mask or similar used to apply the design to the object.
Of course it varies depending on the application and the design but there are lots of free ones that might be useful.
A google search of 'graphic design mockups' will help shed some light on the subject.
Is there an easy way to make text look like this? I am not asking about the font, but rather how to get the black and white saturation to "follow" a spesific point. Preferably in PS
>>251235
What software you're using?
>>251235
its called perspective
So i just bought a Huion 1060 and it happened to be a piece of shit. Now I don't know how to get rid of it. Daily reminder that wacom is worth every penny /gd/
>>250854
Fuck it lets have a WACOM thread. I just got an Intuos ART, and it's my first tablet. I feel like a mongoloid doofus with a brain injury trying to operate this thing. Does that feeling go away? I just wanna draw shit, mang.
>>250854
I bought an A4 Wacom Intous 3 way back in 2005, still have it and use it to this day...It's not in great condition, there are scratches on the drawing surface and the pen nibs are all worn down to almost nothing and the USB cable is a little sensitive but functionally it still works perfectly and I still use it to this day. Not bad for some 10 year old tech.
>>250870
It does anon. I have an intuos photo, which I only bought because of the sweet black colour. Lately i've used the for all purposes, switching to a mouse only for gaming. I use the left buttons for Show desktop and Switch application and the right ones for zoom in and out.
Hey /gd/ I'm thinking about making some Youtube videos of Photoshop tutorials (amongst other programs, AutoCAD, Revit, Lumion, Premier etc) I'm the only one in my group of friends that can use Photoshop and they always ask me for help with stuff, so I figure I can just teach them/other people with videos.
Just wondering what you think the best way to go about these tutorials would be. I was thinking about just going through the UI in the first few videos, starting the the tools pallet and then the drop down menus at the top and then the layers/colour/text pallets...
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>>251344
Use clean language (try to avoid teenage-like talk). Be BRIEF. Explain only what is needed to be explained.
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Dicks lol
just started using blender and i've made this light saber but it has tons of fire flies in it and increasing sampling size seems to not get rid of many. I'm not trying to do a full render but just wonder if theres a way to get rid of them or reduce them significantly in the render view/test render thing.
thats not the color i originally chose for it btw just wanted to highlight some of the details.
was also wondering if someone could point me to a tutorial that can tell me how to do this kind of spiraling I want to make a hilt like this for one of my other projects. Of even if you know what this is called that would be helpful i've not been searching the right term.
