Adobe’s Sneak Peek: Turning 2D Drawings into 3D Objects and More Exciting Experimental Features

Adobe continues to push the boundaries of creativity with experimental tech that could revolutionize how designers and audio engineers work. During its Max event, Adobe unveiled several “sneaks,” which are previews of cutting-edge technologies still in development. Some of these experimental features include rotating 2D vector images as if they were 3D objects, generating sound effects from text descriptions, and using customizable references for image generation.

Turning 2D Art into 3D Objects with Project Turntable

One of the most impressive experimental tools Adobe showcased is Project Turntable, which allows users to rotate a flat, 2D vector image as if it were a 3D object. This innovation can save graphic designers a significant amount of time by removing the need to redraw images from different angles. Instead, with a simple drag of a slider, users can change the perspective of the image without altering its original design or distorting shapes.

For example, Adobe demonstrated this feature by rotating a bread basket drawn in 2D. The bread basket's design remained consistent from every angle, with no warping of the elements. This ability to rotate vector art smoothly is a game-changer for concept artists, illustrators, and even animators.

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Project Remix A Lot: Digitizing and Polishing Rough Sketches

For those who still prefer traditional drawing tools, Adobe has something for you too. Project Remix A Lot can take your pencil-and-paper sketches and convert them into polished, editable digital images. The AI-driven tool scans your sketch and offers a “Sketch to Layout” button, transforming your rough concept into a refined digital design in seconds.

Once you have your finished design, you can click the “Layout Variations” button to automatically resize it for different formats, such as social media posts, blogs, or even print layouts. This takes away much of the manual labor required to adapt designs to multiple mediums.

Streamlining Audio with Project Super Sonic

Moving beyond visual design, Adobe has also introduced Project Super Sonic, an exciting tool for audio engineers. This tool can generate sound effects based on prompts or even by selecting objects in a video. For instance, clicking on a stream in a video could generate a realistic flowing water sound. Super Sonic’s AI engine identifies the object and produces sound effects that match it, eliminating the need for users to comb through vast audio libraries.

The control doesn’t stop there—users can tweak sound effects through voice commands, adjusting timings or sound intensity with simple verbal instructions. This feature offers a higher level of customization than traditional text-based input, making it easier to synchronize sounds in multimedia projects.

Project Hi-Fi: AI-Driven Image Generation with Custom References

Another exciting sneak preview is Project Hi-Fi, which uses the user’s workspace as a guide to generate new images. This tool acts similarly to Adobe Firefly’s structure reference feature but with more room for creative input. By selecting a portion of the workspace as a reference, Hi-Fi can generate complementary images, enabling seamless integration of new content into a design.

This tool will be particularly useful for designers looking to quickly prototype ideas or fill in gaps in complex layouts without sacrificing artistic integrity.

The Future of Creative Tech

While these features are still in the experimental phase, Adobe’s sneaks program often serves as a testing ground for future tools. Several popular features, like Photoshop’s Remove tool and the Fresco painting app, were first introduced as sneaks, so there’s a strong possibility that we’ll see some of these innovations integrated into products like Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro in the near future.

Adobe continues to lead the charge in creating powerful tools for designers, artists, and audio professionals, and these new sneaks show just how fast technology is evolving to meet the needs of the creative world. If implemented, tools like Project Turntable, Remix A Lot, and Super Sonic could change the way designers and engineers approach their work, offering faster, more efficient workflows that unlock new creative possibilities.

Stay tuned to Adobe’s blog and updates for more details on these incredible tools!

This experimental technology has the potential to revolutionize workflows across various creative fields.

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