3D Logo / 3D Programmes

[DarrenH]

Hello I want to give my logo a 3d finish and essentially a more professional look.

Does anybody know of a really good program i could download that is free to download and really is respected for what they do.

I do mean digital 3D not the red & blue glasses type.

thanks in advance

 

[dedwardp]

Have you tried the 3D options in Illustrator?

 

[DarrenH]

Yeah but it even if i save my logo as a PDF (no boxed background) once its been placed into illustrator it gives it white boxed background and when i try the 3D option it just makes the box 3d and not my logo... see below.

I need that grey to go, hmmmm

 

[djb]

I’m guessing you don’t have a vector version of your logo?

 

[Paul Murray]

Blender is open source and has features that rival even some of the big boys of 3D

blender.org - Home

 

[DarrenH]

I didnt have a vector of my logo so i made one and put it back into illustrator, used the 3D tool and this is pretty much how it turned out.

I do like the look of Blender, thats the kind of thing i've been looking for cheers!

 

[linziloop]

Surprised nobody has mentioned Google SketchUp