Text in 3D ring

[jakeort]

I stumbled across this 3D ring type I'd really like to replicate but have been unsuccessful so far. I'd say I'm of an intermediate skill level in Photoshop and more of a novice in Illustrator. Any help would be greatly appreciated! The example below was created in After Effects but I'd like to be able to create a static ring of text.

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

Create your text and add it to the Symbols Panel.

Draw a vertical line.

Use the Effect > 3D > Revolve.

Offsett the Revolve Effect and use Map art to apply it to the revolved object,

Check the Invisible Geometry option.

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/creating-3d-objects.html

[jakeort]

Thank you so much! Is there a way to create a spiral with this method too?

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

"Is there a way to create a spiral with this method too?"

Yes, use the shear tool and guides to create the symbol as shown at the top.

[Ten A · Accepted solution]

Here is a typical workflow in Illustrator.

Input text and add it to the Symbol panel.

draw a rectangle.

choose the menu "Effect > 3D > Revolve" and set the surface to "wireframe" and apply surface mapping.

Expand appearance and delete unnecessary lines.

[user3756666]

Very cool… could i export that to an other 3D programm or aero? How?

[Ton Frederiks]

No, it looks like 3D, but the result is 2D.

[user3756666]

Thanks for answering. What program would you recommend to achieve such an effect? 

[Ton Frederiks]

I am not a 3D expert. It probably depends on what you want to achieve.

Photoshop has some 3D options, After Effects can animate these type of texts.