A New 3D Animation Workflow for Graphic Designers (Adobe Project Neo)
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Visual & GraphicMotion Design
Adobe Project Neo is opening up a new 3D animation workflow for graphic designers. What used to require complex 3D software, modeling, lighting, and rendering is starting to become much more approachable.
In this video I walk through a 3D animation workflow for graphic designers using Adobe Project Neo. Instead of jumping into traditional 3D tools, we can build clean vector style illustrations directly in Neo and then animate them with just a few steps.
I show how simple shapes, materials, and camera controls can turn a basic illustration into something that feels dimensional and ready for animation.
If you are a graphic designer who has always wanted to experiment with 3D and animation, this workflow opens the door without needing to become a full time 3D artist.
What we cover in this video
• Building vector style 3D illustrations in Adobe Project Neo
• Using simple shapes to construct complex designs
• Styling materials for a clean graphic look
• Navigating and adjusting the camera in 3D space
• Turning static design work into animation ready assets
This type of workflow is starting to make 3D animation approachable for graphic designers, and it has completely changed how I think about illustration and motion.
Let me know what you think in the comments.
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In this video I walk through a 3D animation workflow for graphic designers using Adobe Project Neo. Instead of jumping into traditional 3D tools, we can build clean vector style illustrations directly in Neo and then animate them with just a few steps.
I show how simple shapes, materials, and camera controls can turn a basic illustration into something that feels dimensional and ready for animation.
If you are a graphic designer who has always wanted to experiment with 3D and animation, this workflow opens the door without needing to become a full time 3D artist.
What we cover in this video
• Building vector style 3D illustrations in Adobe Project Neo
• Using simple shapes to construct complex designs
• Styling materials for a clean graphic look
• Navigating and adjusting the camera in 3D space
• Turning static design work into animation ready assets
This type of workflow is starting to make 3D animation approachable for graphic designers, and it has completely changed how I think about illustration and motion.
Let me know what you think in the comments.
https://www.instagram.com/kalebgonyea/
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Laminator https://amzn.to/3W1spbF
Holographic paper https://amzn.to/4hzdaPT
Cricut Maker https://amzn.to/4e19BAc
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Cricut Mat https://amzn.to/4gdFcR4
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Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer - https://amzn.to/3wockmW
Paper Creaser: https://amzn.to/4pT5ooa
Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/47v3qC4
JUSMO K20 Key Light Streaming LED Desk Light - https://amzn.to/3y1Alk8
Butcher Block Work Bench Top - https://amzn.to/3QAUowp
Apple Studio Display - https://amzn.to/4a3S9bO
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th Generation) - https://amzn.to/44uzxAu
Fidget Cube - https://amzn.to/3ygqIy2
FEZIBO Height Adjustable Standing Desk Frame - https://amzn.to/44Dfmk4
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