Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration
3D object - Part I
A course by Rafahu , Creative Director, Illustrator, and Animator
About the video: 3D object - Part I
Overview
“In this lesson we will learn to use 3D objects in Illustrator and we will see a couple of examples where you can use this effect”
In this video lesson Rafahu addresses the topic: 3D object - Part I, which is part of the Domestika online course: Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration. Learn to use effects for lighting, color, and texture to bring your illustrations to the next level.
Partial transcription of the video
“Let's see the use of Tiny Illustrator by mixing it with blendings and mixtures. This is to create our own personal army of calluses. Let's see how the 3D Illustrator object works. It's a very basic object. really. I recommend using it just for support. If we want to use more advanced 3D objects or things. then Ideally. opt for Cinema 4D or specialized 3D software. The Illustrator object here is quite basic. I use it to bolster my illustrations. not as a strong object. but more as a supportive tool. The 3D object functions in three distinct ways. One method involves rotating an existing vect...”
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Course summary for: Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Character Design, Design, Digital Illustration

Rafahu
A course by Rafahu
Rafahu is an art director, illustrator, and animator based in Mexico. He has worked in internationally renowned agencies such as Grupo W, Element Studios, and Leo Burnett for brands such as Rexona, Jose Cuervo, Random House, and Nike, among others, obtaining international recognition at Cannes Lions, El Sol, and The One Show.
In addition to his career as an art director, he fulfills his passion for illustration by developing personal projects. He also collaborates on publications such as Picnic, Quo, and La Peste and holds exhibitions throughout Mexico, such as Puro Machín, The End, and 5 Diablos en la ciudad.
Although he really likes digital illustration, he does not minimize the importance of traditional techniques. Another one of his biggest passions is animation, which he has combined with illustration for projects like Nodoodles and The Psychotoons, among others.
He has always considered himself a huge geek and fan of anime, comics, horror literature, B movies, and fantasy. "I think we should look for inspiration not only in design, but in everything that surrounds us. A Lovecraft horror story can be a great source of inspiration and paranoia," he admits. He wants his illustrations to tell a story. He likes to think that they are real worlds full of details and meanings that can be revealed upon a second reading.
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