How do we add 3D effects to Text ?

[PosterManiac]

Can anyone guide me as to how to add 3D effects to text ? Not like standard embossing..i mean really prominent 3D effects - to make them look blocky (for lack of a better word .. ) for example..

[zumojuice]

Illustrator can do alot of that sort of thing, though if you're looking for click>filter then there are probably some programs that can do that too. But the best effects take time.

[...Gav]

3D Effects in Illustrator CS

But as said, best effects take alot more time.

[jcross]

maybe Maya?

[PosterManiac]

Thanks for the help, Don't have illustrator...and Maya is wayyyy out of my league! I thought there was probably some plugin I could use. I heard there used to be a 3d plugin for PS..

[kip]

This might help

X24 Designs » Blog Archive » “3D” text technique [PS and Illustrator]

[jcross]

Actually, doing that in maya is very simple. You just create some text outlines and loft. Have more faith in your ability to learn.

[Acuity]

Cinema 4D and import!

[PosterManiac]

Thanks. Yeah, guess I should be more confident.. just that I've always heard mammoth tales about Maya, never brought myself around to it..

[zumojuice]

Yeah but some people see photoshop as hard.... it's all about what you're used to...