FermiCG shows how to create a 3D globe in Maya based off of extruded Illustrator artwork by using some non-linear deformers, this can be an simple way to animate a flat extrusion into a 3d globe.
Check out the tutorial for Creating and Animating a 3D Extrusion into a 3D Globe in Maya here.
FermiCG writes: Maya is not only used for animated movies and special effects but also for Motion graphics work also. And for Motion graphics work you have to create 3d maps and globe once in a while. I have to create a 3d map morph in to a 3d globe with continents extruded for a project. First I thought it is an easy one. But the final result was not that much 3d looking. So I have to find a way to work it. At last I got an easy way. Hope you will also like it.
