From the course: Integrating Real 3D Objects in After Effects
Working with 3D in After Effects - After Effects Tutorial
From the course: Integrating Real 3D Objects in After Effects
Working with 3D in After Effects
- [Eran] After Effects offers different ways to create 3D objects. You can work with 2D layers in 3D space, and you can also extrude the text and animate real 3D objects with the help of Cinema 4D Lite. In this course, we'll cover the built-in options, as well as some third-party plugins for modeling, lighting, and animation, inside the application. Adding 3D elements is becoming mandatory component in every motion graphics piece. So, whether you are animating a logo, or building a full environment, you'll be amazed of how much you can achieve without leaving the After Effects interface. After watching this course, you will have a good understanding of the different render engines, and how to expand them using third-party plugins. You will also know all the steps needed to create, light, texture, and animate 3D models using the Element 3D plugin. This way you can integrate 3D objects seamlessly to any video footage.
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