Digital Tutors - Creating 3D Maps Using Isometric Projection in Illustrator

Intermediate | 2h 13m | 1.34 GB | Project Files 25 MB | Required Software: Illustrator CS5

In this series of lessons we will focus on creating 3D maps using

isometric projection. We?ll begin by learning what isometric projection

is and how it differs from traditional linear perspective. From there

we?ll learn two different methods for creating isometric objects, one

using a grid, and a second using the scale, shear and rotate tools in

Illustrator. Along the way, we?ll learn how to save time by

incorporating actions into our workflow. Next, we?ll jump in and begin

designing a top down, two dimensional view of our map. From there, we?ll

learn what an orthographic drawing is and how it can help us to

construct buildings on our map. We?ll wrap things up by adding some

final details to our map to really make it shine.