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Add a Smooth 3D Gradient Depth Effect

Lesson 11 of 12Spline 3DBeginner7 min

In this quick tutorial, you will learn how to achieve a smooth 3D gradient + depth extrusion effect with Spline.

What you’ll learn

  1. 0:00Introduction
  2. 0:30Extruding the numbers on a plane
  3. 2:05Creating the material
  4. 3:44Adding more color and details

Related resources

  • 10 Gradient DepthTemplate
  • 3D Modeling ToolsDocument
  • Depth Layer / 3D GradientDocument

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  • Spline 3D
  • 7 min
  • Beginner

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