Spinning Logos

[Cpt Chris USMC]

Hi all, I have been trying without vain now for 3 weeks to try and make a couple of spinning logos for my website. Everytime I try it goes completely wrong. I am very new to 3D graphics though. Can anyone help please.

Thes are the images i'm trying to get spinning.

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/s...R-USN/usmc.pnghttp://i586.photobucket.com/albums/s...tMarineDiv.png






If anyone could help I would be greatfully appreciated. Is there an easy to understand tuturial anywhere?

[zaphodeist]

HI, welcome to TG There's a link to a PDF here at the bottom of the first post

[Soquili]

Hi Chris,

Welcome to Talkgraphics.

Using Xara3D you will need a vector graphics of the USMC emblem to import into the program. You can then use your image as a texture for the shape.

You can find vector formats and bitmap formats of the complete USMC Seal at http://www.defenselink.mil/multimedia/web_graphics/.

Using a vector editor like Xara Xtreme you should be able to use the WMF file to get the emblem without the extra parts of the seal.

[quadramus]

Hi i had a crack at this and did these i left the top part off the first two but you get the idea, like you i am still learning and have a long way to go but have a lot of fun trying

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...tor/deaign.gif http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...or/design2.gif http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...or/design3.gif

[iamtheblues]

Looks like you've nailed it. It can become addictive, be careful.
Saludos,
Bob.

[Cpt Chris USMC]

Whats with the example bits? Does that come with the trial software? Lol looks like I have alot of reading to do... Will see what I can come up with. I am trying to read the pdf docs but at 44 im getting a bit long in the tooth to understand some things lol..

[steve.ledger]

what's with the example bit in them?

Cpt Chris USMC,

Please make sure you understand the rules of the forum.
http://www.talkgraphics.com/showpost...0&postcount=13

Thanks

[Cpt Chris USMC]

Does this have to be a bitmap? I already have a png render? Is there any direction how to do this with a png instead? God my head is hurting..

[Karateed]

Hey Cpt Chris USMC,

44? Heck, you're a young pup.....at 59 I might be able to make that complaint but you can't, not yet.

I'm able to learn tons from these folks and as long as I'm willing to learn, they are most willing to help and they have.

The spinning logo thing isn't really that hard, it's just a matter of persevering with the tutorial. I also had some great help from the author of the tutorial when I got stuck on some small item.

If you make the attempt to get the spinning logo working and get stuck, someone will be willing to help. Besides, it is a lot of fun creating these things....and as someone said, very addictive, not to mention rewarding.

[handrawn]

png should be fine

bitmap in this sense is generic

PS iamtheblues is well past 44 [sorry Bob]