The "Sub-Pixel Color Sampling" feature bridges the gap between raster painting (in Photoshop) and vector editing (in Illustrator). For product illustrators, this is the closest you can get to a 3D render without leaving vector format.
is a well-known, free third-party plugin for Adobe Illustrator designed to simplify and automate the often-tedious process of working with Gradient Meshes . While it has been a staple for vector artists for years, its current status and compatibility with modern versions of Illustrator (like CC 2024 or 2025) are increasingly uncertain. Key Features mesh tormentor for adobe illustrator 0442 new