3D motion graphics is one of the hottest tech trends right now.
And it’s been a big hit with companies like Facebook, Apple, Twitter, and Netflix, as well as some big-name startups like Facebook and Pinterest.
The key to getting started in this burgeoning field is learning how to make your own motion graphics.
But the process isn’t all that easy, especially if you’re an inexperienced designer.
Here’s how to get started with 3D graphics.
1.
Pick a good studio You’ll want to pick a studio that has a reputation for producing high-quality work.
“There are a lot of good studios in the United States, and you should go look at those,” says Andrew Smith, a graphic designer and former president of Design Lab, a boutique design and production firm based in New York City.
The studio he’s talking about is called Visual Studio, which is also the name of Visual Studio Professional.
“It has a lot in common with other Visual Studio projects, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Illustrator Elements, and the other major visual tools in Visual Studio,” Smith says.
Visual Studio is the next-generation, full-featured version of the popular Microsoft Visual Studio program.
It includes a wide range of new features, such the new Visual Studio Pro (formerly Visual Studio 2010), and it’s a little more expensive than the older version, but you can still get it for less than $1,500.
Visual Studios is also a great place to learn about how to use the most popular Adobe and Microsoft technologies, such Adobe Illustrator CS5, Microsoft Paint, and Microsoft Corel Photoshop CS3.
The good news is that it’s free, and it offers all of the features you need for your next project.
2.
Choose a theme You’ll need to pick your own theme.
“You should try and create something that you really like,” Smith explains.
“If you’re a visual designer and you love the look of the colors in your art, you should definitely look at a color palette that you love.
You may not be able to get the same kind of visual effect in a commercial project with a lot more expensive materials, but there are always great reasons to make a commercial product look good, especially when you’re in a creative position.”
That means you might want to go for something with a softer, more muted palette.
“The other thing you want to do is really go for a bold color palette,” Smith adds.
“A lot of the time, a bold design is something you’re going to get on a website, or in an advertising campaign, or on an ad.”
The color palette is important for a number of reasons, Smith says, including: It gives you more control over the way the design looks.
You can make the color of your work stand out from the rest of the visuals.
It can make your design stand out more from the other images in your portfolio.
It’s a way to make the image stand out.
“This is the most powerful color in the palette,” he says.
“We can make it stand out and look more like a logo or a font.
So, if you are creating an ad, you want the color to stand out.”
“If the color is not your favorite, go for neutral colors,” Smith continues.
“Go for a neutral palette.
Go for neutral-ish colors, if possible.”
3.
Choose an app to use The app that you use should be your one and only tool.
“Some designers go into an app, and they go to the website, and then they go into their portfolio, and that’s what they’re going for,” Smith tells Newsweek.
“They’re going there to work on that app, then they’re trying to create their portfolio on that website.
They’re not going to be able create their design, and if they’re not able to work with the app on the website then they can’t do their best work.
You want to have an app that’s designed specifically for the job.”
You should also check out a free, open source version of Adobe Illustration CS5 or Microsoft Paint CS3, which both offer an in-browser sketching tool.
You’ll find a variety of free apps for sketching in Illustrator.
But it’s worth mentioning that these free apps come at a price.
They require you to pay for their use, which can be a lot.
“Once you’ve bought an app and used it, it’s not going away,” Smith points out.
The app is there, but it’s on a subscription basis.
So if you do want to use it regularly, it might be worth investing in a full-priced subscription service.
4.
Start by creating a portfolio of works If you’re looking to start your own graphic design business, Smith suggests picking a portfolio that’s up to date with the latest in digital art and digital design trends
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