Bevelling a shape

[Maddy]

How do I apply a bevel effect to a shape. I have numerous polygons with a gradient across all of them but bevel and extrude doesn't work. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

[Boss Hog]

Hi there

I take it you are using Adobe Illustrator?

[Maddy]

You mean you're not psychic?! Sorry, forgot that bit - yes I am using Illustrator.

[Boss Hog]

Sorry I don't actually use Illy, I am sure Col will be along shortly with the answer.

[Pixels Ink]

It would take a very long explanation to go through this, so here is a link to a page of tutorials on YouTube

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

In my opinion you get good effects using 3D gradient meshes but they are difficult to master, there can also sometimes be issues when a printer rips the file for printing if you use gradient meshes.

Hope that helps.

[Boss Hog]

Col to the rescue

[Maddy]

Thanks but the tutorials baffled me. I exported the doc to photoshop and did it in there instead!

This is what I ended up with: http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...facingLogo.jpg

[Pixels Ink]

Yeah, I meant to say, if you don't specifically need it as a vector, you will always achieve a better look in photoshop.

Nice job by the way. :icon_thumbup:

[Maddy]

Thanks. Just looked at some of your logo portfolio and it is impressive as it ranges from simple and clean to complex. Nice.

[Pixels Ink]

My folio is in dire need of updating. All of that work is at least a year old :icon_hide: