So I start off with an image, typically found off the internet. I use Illustrator to convert a 2d image to vector, and it does the job fairly well. There are several things to look for when picking your image to get this to work well:
• Choose the highest resolution image you can find
• Images with strong contrasts in color work better
After it converts the image to vector, don't forget to hit the "Expand" button to bake the shapes in. Now I simply save the file as an .ai file. I use version 8, so Max will import it correctly, but newer versions of Max may handle newer .ai files.
.ai imported into Max |
Why .ai files? Your initial thought may be to export from Illustrator as a .dwg. The problem with doing this is you get thousands of vertices in your spline, and it makes 3ds Max angry. Importing .ai files reduces the number of vertices and makes Max happier.
.dwg imported into Max |
Now that I have a spline in 3dsmax, I simply add an Extrude modifier to the spline and watch the magic happen. You will notice that the result isn't perfect, but modeling something with this detail could simply take hours, and using this technique gets the job done in minutes!
Could you do the same thing with a Bump map instead of having to trace it?
ReplyDeleteThe bump map will only work if you have a back to the logo. The example I posted may not be a good image, I'll try to update it and perhaps it will make more sense.
DeleteYou can definitely use a bump in some situations, though.
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Gracias Ramy...siempre un placer aprender de un grande.Saludos
ReplyDeleteHi, Is there a way to do it with Photoshop CS5?
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I don't think this can be done in Photoshop...sorry.
Deletethank you very much, for sharing this. I find your work is amazing & your blog is very helpful, thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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I usually use vector icons from http://www.cannypic.com/ to make my own 3D logos. For each element, there is a separate page where you can record information about the file to see the preview, assign a rating and some other features.
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