Vector Import

Learn how to use Vector Import in Cinema 4D to bring in 2D vector artwork from programs like Illustrator and convert it into editable 3D splines for fast, precise modeling and design.

Vector Import in Cinema 4D enables artists to seamlessly transfer vector paths and shapes from external applications such as Adobe Illustrator into Cinema 4D as editable spline objects. This process maintains clean, scalable vector data, allowing for easy creation of 3D logos, typography, technical drawings, and complex shapes. You can edit the imported splines directly or use generators like Extrude and Sweep to transform 2D artwork into detailed 3D models, making it an essential bridge between 2D design and 3D modeling workflows.

These lessons are compiled as part of the Cinema 4D Essentials course – a curated collection of useful tutorials from around the web. Video credit: Behind the Button.

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