I am making a logo in illustrator its a mix of text and symbols. I used two arrows from the swatches got the basic layout for the logo. When I go to add effects it looks very bad because I cannot get the text and the symbols to group and join as one. I would like to do this in a way so that everything looks like its one big image. I have tried tracing it using the pen tool and going over everything an got another problem.The problem I am having is that when I apply the 3d filter and apply an illumination to the logo it becomes very grainy. I don't know what to do.
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Jump to PostTry this:
1. Convert text to paths - it's easier than tracing the font.
2. Group all of the items together - if you are just selecting them all and then using the 3D effect it will transform each element independently. If you have a group (under the menu item …
Jump to PostI don't really understand what you are tryin to explain then.
You will be able to see the lines of each one - and it depends on the fill or stroke you choose for the element.
Are you wanting to see a truly smooth transition? You could try …
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Thanks for all of your help forgot to give you points :)
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