Take your designs to another dimension with the power of 3D at Adobe MAX

Take your creative vision to the next level with these informative 3D sessions. Learn to visualize concepts in a realistic manner and apply that knowledge to create stunning and immersive designs in the process. In this track, you’ll hear from the leading experts in graphic design, packaging, motion design, VFX artists, post-production pros, marketing and more. Discover how the world’s best-known brands create amazing 3D experiences and elevate their 2D output using Adobe 3D tools.

Featured Products:

• Substance 3D Stager
• Substance 3D Painter
• Substance 3D Designer
• Substance 3D Modeler
• Substance 3D Assets
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Aero

Here are a few must-attend sessions from this track to consider adding to your schedule once you’ve registered:

Unlock Your 3D Potential (P6812)

Gain a whole new outlook on the design process, and approach your work more effectively with the Substance 3D Collection. In this track, you’ll learn how 3D tools help you showcase your designs, create more realism in your projects, and work seamlessly with the Adobe Creative Cloud apps you already depend on. Discover how to turn photographs into 3D models and explore layer-based painting workflows in Substance 3D Painter. In this beginner to intermediate course, you’ll be guided by Adobe technical artists and 3D experts Laurens Corijn and Louise Melin.

In this full-day preconference session, you’ll discover how to:

• Turn photographs into tileable 3D materials and 3D models
• Leverage 3D assets to see designs in context
• Interactively apply materials and textures to 3D models
• Create photorealistic 3D renders

What’s Your Type? A Guide to Creating 3D Typography (L6106)

Who doesn’t love beautiful typography? Dive into new, creative ways to use 3D tools to give your designs some flair. Join Adobe senior 3D artist Nikie Monteleone, as she guides you in the step-by-step process of how to develop your 3D typography and make it stand out from the crowd. Learn the best tips, tricks, and guidelines to get you started with 3D type in Illustrator, Substance 3D Painter, and Substance 3D Stager.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just looking to dabble in 3D, there are many things you’ll add to your creative tool belt after this session.

In this 90-minute session, you’ll:

• Learn best practices for creating, preparing, and exporting your 3D type from Illustrator
• Explore how materials and details can enhance your typography using Substance 3D Painter
• Bring it all together in Substance 3D Stager with professional & non-destructive tips for lighting, rendering, and iterating

Create Stunning 3D Client Projects with Adobe Substance 3D and Aero (L6107)

Join AR/VR artist, CTO and founder of Rock Paper Reality Preston Platt for an intermediate level, hands-on workshop using Adobe Aero, Creative Cloud, and the Substance 3D Collection. Learn how to create realistic materials and models with Substance 3D Sampler, apply materials to models in Substance 3D Painter, design scenes with Substance 3D Stager, and how to finalize your project in Aero. You’ll be amazed at the lifelike results you can achieve!

During this 90-minute session, you will learn:

• Timesaving techniques using existing models and captured objects
• How to create and apply textures to 3D models
• How to add animation and interactivity to 3D scenes
• How to design and deliver AR experiences for retail and marketing projects

Get the Hollywood Look on a Budget using 3D (S6100)

Immerse yourself in the captivating realm of 3D and take your design skills to new heights with renowned filmmaker and motion designer Robert Hranitzky. In this intermediate course, witness how Robert incorporates 3D techniques into his creative process using After Effects, Substance 3D Painter, and Cinema 4D. Watch and learn tried-and-true practical tips to achieve big-budget looks, efficiently.

In this 60-minute session, you’ll learn how to:

• Create captivating animation with 3D assets in After Effects
• Composite elements and add visual effects to create a professional look
• Go from Illustrator to Cinema 4D to create 3D objects and UV maps
• Prepare your 3D files for detailing and texturing
• Get started in Substance 3D Painter to add incredible textures

Transform Your Career: From 2D to 3D (S6102)

Uncover the inspiring journey of how 3D artists Sandra Golay and Alexandre Armand transformed their careers and creative approach to graphic design. Witness how they harness 3D tools like Cinema 4D and Adobe Substance 3D to create photorealistic content previously only possible in a studio setting. Listen in as they unveil their incredible journey of finding the perfect equilibrium between conquering the 3D learning curve, expanding their client work, and gaining the freedom to work globally on their own terms. By attending this session, discover how your favorite design tools seamlessly integrate with cutting-edge 3D software and unlock limitless creative possibilities!

In this 60-minute session, you’ll find out how to:

• Transform 2D designs (like vector illustrations from Illustrator) into 3D models
• Work with lighting effects
• Apply materials to achieve realism
• Generate quick variants to meet client demands
• Increased their overall productivity

Already looking forward to all the learning opportunities available this year? So are we. Register for Adobe MAX 2023 (October 10-12) to unlock new ideas, creativity, and digital skills.