Adobe is making moves to make sure it doesn't get left behind where VR and 3D is concerned. By now, it should be clear that graphic designers are jumping on the VR and 3D bandwagon, and they need the right tools to create magic.
There are several tools out there for these tasks, but the most popular tools known as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are lacking in these key areas, but not for long. The company is working on something called Project Felix, and it promises to bring 3D assets to graphic designers.
The Combined Suite Is Known As Creative Cloud
Here's the interesting thing about Project Felix. It should be able to help designers jump into the 3D design field without any prior experience. That's some tough talk from Adobe, but we have no reason to believe the company is unable to pull it off.
"In this first early release, Project Felix brings you a focused workflow that lets you place 3D objects into any background image. We are introducing new and intuitive ways of working with traditionally complex workflows that will improve your productivity," according to a blog post from Adobe. "Further, working with high-fidelity 3D models lets you adjust perspective, lighting and materials easily to get the final look you want."
It's safe to say Project Felix is similar in many ways to Microsoft Paint 3D. However, where Paint 3D is designed for everyone, Felix is targeting professionals. There are more options to allow designers to create more interesting designs among other things. For example, it's possible to adjust perspective lightining and materials to get the best look, something not possible with the Microsoft app.
For those designers who are not keen on beginning from a blank canvas, Adobe Stock has introduced additional assets to support Project Felix. They are all optimized for Felix, so designers can go ahead and get work done quickly.
Are You Forgetting About VR?
Of course not. Outside of Project Felix, Adobe has released an update for its Premiere Pro video-editing software. The update is all about bringing VR to the table, allowing users to edit their VR videos before throwing them out to the world.
With VR appearing as if it will become the next $1 billion business in the next couple of years, Adobe needs to be at the forefront of this technology. Oculus and Sony have done a great job with their respective VR devices, and now Microsoft is getting in on the fun with the help of its third-party partners.
We should learn more about the Microsoft VR devices for Windows 10 in December.
Furthermore, the company is being supported in the mobile space with the Alcatel Idol 4S. This is a Windows 10 Mobile smartphone with VR capabilities to boot.
