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Extrude the explode layers

Extrude the explode layers - After Effects Tutorial

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Extrude the explode layers

Now that we have our main 3D text using Invigorator Pro 3D in place, we need to add the Explode shapes, and place them under the 3D text. We are going to achieve it using the same instance of Invigorator Pro 8, by adding and defining two vector shapes, to the same set up. So, I've saved my progress, and I'm going to select the Invigorator Pool layer, and go over to the Effects Controls. Over here we are still working under Object, Object Set one, and we need to get inside the full interface, so. Click on the set up board. And let's move from this point. Once again, I'm going to scroll down and make sure that I'm selecting object set number one. So all the object that I'm going to add will be part of this set. Now, let's go to the Object menu over here. And choose to import and Illustrator file. We are going to navigate to the Exercise Files. And from the footage folder, under the AE files, here are our two shapes. We are going to start with the Explode Inner.ai, and choose Import…

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