04
EXTRUDE TO 3D
Hold down Cmd/Ctrl
and click both layers with
the letters, then press Cmd/
Ctrl+E to merge them into
one. Next, go to 3D>New
3D Extrusion from Selected
Layer. Click the top right drop-
down menu to choose the 3D
workspace. Working with 3D
shapes usually involves going
between the 3D panel to
select a 3D element, then the
Properties panel to edit it.
05
ADD MATERIAL
PRESETS
In the 3D panel, click the layer
name (this is the 3D shape). In
the Properties panel, click the
top right Mesh icon, then set
Extrusion Depth to 150cm.
Click Front Inflation Material in
the 3D panel, then go to the
Properties, click the Material
drop-down menu and choose
the Gemstone Ruby preset.
Click Extrusion Material and add
the Metal Brass material preset.06
SOFTEN THE LIGHTS
The shadows are
looking a little harsh, so next
we’ll work on the lighting.
Click Environment in the 3D
panel, then uncheck IBL and
bring the Shadows opacity to
- Next, click Infinite Light in
the 3D panel, grab the Move
tool from the Tools panel
and drag the handle to move
the light around to the right.
In the Properties panel, set
Shadow to 50% softness.