Xara 3D is one of the newest and most popular 3D text tools on the market. This software is setting the trend for the new style of text design. This program is very simple to use compared to the many other 3D programs that are out there. Many of these other programs require months of reading and learning how to use the software. From the second you open up Xara 3D, you’ll immediately know how to run through the program, even if you didn’t use the fail proof wizard. This program is entirely usable even with very little graphic design or even computer knowledge.
The program is ideal for visual 3D graphics or animations which will be certain to catch any viewer’s attention. Xara 3D is best used for websites, newsletters, presentations, cards, logos, titles and buttons.
If you’re looking to try the software out before purchasing it, you can do so by visiting the Xara 3D site for a free 30 day trial.
Some of the best features of this software include, interactivity, 37 different textures included when you download the free trial. If you purchase the software, you’ll receive an additional 400+. You can also create your own and import them. There are different lighting effects to give your 3D text different looks from different angles. Having the ability to rotate you’re image is especially helpful when you are trying to get a feel for the full effect of the 3D image. There are matt or shiny text applications, as well as shadows, blurs, any color and transparency.
The best part about this software is the animation feature. This feature allows you to apply movement to one character or all of them. You can choose what frame, direction, and speed you want this animation to happen in. There is a timeline at the bottom of the screen which will allow you to place different animations at different times. The animation effect is best used on creating buttons.
Xara 3D can be purchased for a low price of $29. With the cost of most software being in the price range of $500.00 and above, you can’t beat this offer.
With the direction of which graphic and animation design is heading right now, 3D effects are the hottest effect to add to any design on print or the web. If you are a serious graphic designer and own Adobe Photoshop, you can also import your 3D text design into Photoshop to give it even more effects. With the high resolution of colors used on Xara 3D, slicing and selecting areas to work with on the text designs couldn’t be simpler.
This software gets an A+ in my book. I’m a graphic and web designer, and have been using this software for a couple of months now. For the amount that this software costs, it surely goes above and beyond what it promises.
