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Using the ray-traced 3D renderer

Using the ray-traced 3D renderer - After Effects Tutorial

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Using the ray-traced 3D renderer

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In this chapter, we are going to get more serious in terms of, 3D typing after effects. The first solution, that we are going to explore is the building rate laser 3D renderer. That was introduced in version CS6 of the software. To get the most out of this engine, you need a supported good card. Which means that this technology, currently supports only Nvidia graphics card or GPU, graphics processing unit. I highly recommend that, you verify that your machine has sufficient amount of power, before entering the late racing territory in after-effects. In order to find out if your card is on the whitelist, go to the Adobe website, and under the After Effects page. Press on the technical specification page. Now scroll down and take a look at this list, which is organized, from the entry level cards, up to the most powerful ones. If you see the name of your card here, then you are all set and ready to go. However, if you don't have a clue which card is actually installed on your computer…

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