Per-Character 3D Text

Per-Character 3D Text
by Mohammed Ovais

Hi there Aharon, it's me again.

I've watched some of your tutorials several times, and I always try to resolve my problems by multiple however I can't this occassion.

Towards the end of this podcast you've discussed zaxwerks asa a possibility for 3d text, however before buying it I'm trying out their 30 day demo. I'm trying to create the text you have, but everytime I adjust something nothing happens the text stays at the same depth, any ideas on what to do, or do you have any other tutrials which might possibly cover it?

Many thanks again.

Per-Character 3D Text
by Aharon Rabinowitz

Chronological. It follows the order of the podcast - full res tutorials come out 1 week later than the podcast.

Thanks for watching!

Per-Character 3D Text
by Mohammed Ovais

Hi and thanks for another very helpful tutorial Aharon. Out of curousity, what order are your videos in, cause they are definately not in alhabetical order on here, are they perhaps in chronological order?

Many thanks

Per-Character 3D Text
by Hardiman E. S

Thank's Aharon nice tutor...., iam happy was watching u r video tutorial, u was tell some information for me

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