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In this example, the 3D effect command is used to create a 3D model and apply the designed image to the model surface to intuitively express the effect of the packaging design. As shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 digital camera packaging design
2. Cases involving knowledge points
1> create and edit a hybrid object
2> use 3D effects to create 3D images
3. Create a case
1> run the file/new command. In the displayed new document dialog box, name the document, specify the size as A4, set the color mode to CMYK, and set the grid effect to 300ppi. Click OK to create a document. See Figure 2.
Figure 2 new document
2. Create a shape based on the packaging structure design and size. Use the rectangle tool
Create multiple rectangular objects and use the group selection tool.
Combine them into a flat expansion chart. See Figure 3.
Figure 3 create a packing plane chart
3> use the selection tool
Select all rectangular objects, execute the selection/object/direction handle, and execute the edit/copy and edit/paste commands. In the copied copy, the path is separated by node, and the direct selection tool is used.
Select a line segment and set it to a dotted line in the stroke panel, as shown in figure 4.
Figure 4 Create a packing plane chart
4> execute the file/placement command and place the prepared materials into the drawing, as the front image of the box. See figure 5.
Figure 5 materials placement
5> Create a wrap side image. Set no stroke for the rectangular object on the side of the package, and fill in the colors R54, G58, and B149. Use the art knife tool
, Press and hold the Alt key to split the rectangular object with a straight line path, as shown in figure 6. Select the right image after the split, and set the colors to R190, G213, and B202. The effect is shown in figure 6.
Figure 6 create a side chart
6> use the rectangle tool
Create two rectangle objects of the same size, and edit the fill color and position, as shown in Figure 7. Select two rectangular objects, execute the object/hybrid/create command, double-click the hybrid tool, and set the number of steps to 3 in the hybrid options dialog box. The effect is shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 create a hybrid object
Keep the selection of mixed objects and use the selection tool
Press and hold the Alt key and drag it to the left to edit the copy position. Use the group selection tool.
Select the lower rectangle object copied from the hybrid object separately and edit it to R54, G58, and B149. As shown in figure 8. Copy a blue rectangle object and stack it on the edited hybrid object. Select both the blue rectangle object and the hybrid object and execute the object/cut mask/create command, the effect is shown in figure 8.
Figure 8 create a side decoration image
7> select the created image and run the object/group command. Then, run the edit/copy and edit/paste command to copy the image. Use grouping tools
Select each object and edit the colors as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9 create another side image
8> select a narrow side rectangle object in the box and set the colors to R200, G213, and B185. As shown in Figure 10. Execute the file/place command to place the prepared Image material. The editing location is shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10 create a narrow side chart
9> drag the previously created front and side graphs into the symbol panel and define them as symbols to prepare them as Cube textures. See Figure 11.
Figure 11 custom symbols
10> select a rectangular object as the top surface of the box and copy it. Retain the selection of rectangular objects and execute the effect/3D/protruding and diagonal commands. In the 3D protruding and diagonal Options dialog box, set the position to off-axis-front, set the perspective angle to 25 °, the protruding thickness to PT, and select the plastic effect shading on the surface. As shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12 create a 3D image using a 3D command
Click the texture button to enter the texture dialog box. First, select the surface, and then select the previously defined symbol in the symbol. Edit and observe the texture position and size in the View area, select the "texture with brightness" option at the bottom of the dialog box. As shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13 editing 3D image pasters
After completing the texture, the effect is shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14 complete 3D image textures
11> more packing boxes. Copy and select a box, and double-click the "3D protruding and diagonal" item in the appearance panel to bring up the 3D protruding and diagonal option dialog box and edit the rotation angle of the object on the horizontal axis and vertical axis, as shown in Figure 15 on the right, the effect is shown in Figure 15 on the left.
Figure 15 create more boxes
Combine the two boxes and add the shadow and background, as shown in Figure 1. This completes the creation of this example.
4. Summary
In this case, we are studying the decoration design of a packaging box that is widely used. First, we need to draw the expansion diagram of the box according to the structure design to determine the front and side areas of the box. Then, we need to design and determine the packaging style based on the characteristics of the packaging product, and design the various images one by one. It usually contains the product name, product image, performance introduction, and so on.
In terms of AI technology, this example uses a hybrid object to create a decorative image. You can edit the position, fill color, and opacity of the initial object in the hybrid object to present a rich and changing appearance. Using the effects/3D/protruding and diagonal commands allows us to easily create a 3D view of the box, and then edit the perspective angle and texture of the 3D object, display the packaging design in a realistic manner.
All right, the above information is the detailed tutorial for creating beautiful and realistic packaging box effects for the users of this software of Illustrator, users now see this. I believe that you are very clear about the production method, so you can draw a realistic packaging box by yourself according to the small series tutorial.
