The accessibility of 3D modeling tools has made 3D a practical option for graphic and video artists. For example, the accompanying image called for some very specific items to be included in a single image. 3D modeling allowed these separate images to be combined in a single setting to support the authors intentions.

Blender is a free and open source 3D creation suite. It makes the only major obstacles to creating 3D objects your patience and willingness to learn, your available time, and the hardware, space and RAM you have access to.

Maxon Cinema 4D is a 3D modeling application hidden within the Adobe CC suite. I say “hidden” because although it is a separate program, you must access it through After Effects. This can be done by creating a new AE composition and selecting Layer > New > MAXON CINEMA 4D File. You can also access it by selecting an existing .cfd file in your bin and use Command + E. It provides many of the features and tools familiar to 3D modeling professionals such as x, y and z object position, scaling and surface mapping , additional lighting, cameras and path animation . As you work with the latest versions of After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop and Illustrator, it becomes clear Adobe is making 3D an integral part of these tools.