3D Text

[DNX]

Hi,

Was wondering whether anyone could give a tutorial on how to create text like this:
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/5224/3dtextsv4.jpg

Even if you could tell me the correct application to use for this?

Thank you in advance!

DNX

[hood]

u can use "3Ds Max" or "Cinem 4d"

[Malice]

A friend of mine used Maya and got some really good results on his 3d lettering for his company.

[CG Man]

Is 3D text allowed in graphic design? I've done it in Softimage XSi but I get told off by graphic designers and I don't show it in my portfolio as I dont want clients asking for theirs logos done this way.

To get that raytraced look you need a proper 3D app like Softimage XSI, Maya, Lightwave, Cinema 4D, Max
The end result of 3D the way it looks is down to the rendering software so choose a 3D app that comes with decent rendering. Mental Ray is the best one.