Adobe tests 3D rotation tool for 2D drawings

One of Adobe's new intriguing projects will help 2D artists with their work. Project Turntable is one of the new "Sneaks" demonstrations at this week's Adobe MAX conference. This Adobe Illustrator tool allows artists to transform 2D vector images into 3D models you can rotate around the axis of the screen.

As shown in the demo, the knight fighting the dragon is being faced in different directions. Adobe researcher Zhiqin Chen pointed out this task would usually require "redraw[ing] the entire shape, which is going to take a lot of time." All Chen had to do was select the warrior and tap on the "Generate views" button to get this machine-generated 3D model of the knight.

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Adobe Express now features TikTok's music library

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Calling all TikTok creators! Adobe Express just made it even easier to create viral-worthy videos with the integration of TikTok's massive music library. This free update to the mobile app streamlines your workflow, eliminating the need to switch between apps for music selection.

With over a million trending tracks and sounds at your fingertips, you can experiment and find the perfect fit for your video without ever leaving Adobe Express. This goes beyond simply adding music—it's about staying on top of trends and reaching the TikTok Front Page. The integration includespopular hits and soundbites, allowing you to create truly relevant content that resonates with your audience.

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Adobe Terms of Use update raises privacy concerns

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Many Adobe Creative Cloud users were surprised by a recent update to the Terms of Use (TOU) that requires them to agree before accessing their applications. While Adobe assures users that their practices haven't changed, the new wording sparked concerns about privacy and data access.

The update clarifies situations where Adobe can access user content, but the language is broad and lacks transparency. Users worry that Adobe can now access and analyze all their work files, potentially violating confidentiality agreements and raising privacy issues.

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Adobe’s experimental tool lets you generate music with text prompts

Adobe is expanding its generative AI portfolio with a new tool for music creation. Project Music GenAI Control is a cutting-edge tool that lets users generate and edit music from text inputs. It is similar to other AI models that can produce images or videos from text descriptions.

Project Music leverages the same technology that powers Firefly, Adobe’s AI tool for generating images from text. Users can enter text prompts such as "powerful rock," "happy dance," or "sad jazz" to create music in different genres and styles.

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