Integrating Real 3D Objects in After Effects

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About this Course

Learn about the built-in options and third-party plugins for 3D modeling, lighting, and animation in After Effects.
Adding 3D elements is becoming a mandatory component in every motion graphics piece. Luckily, After Effects has you covered. Whether you’re animating a logo or building a full environment, you’ll be amazed how much you can achieve without leaving the interface.

In this course, expert introduces the built-in options and third-party plugins for 3D modeling, lighting, and animation in After Effects. Learn how to build 2D and 3D composites, extruded text, accurate reflections, particle animation, and realistic 3D characters using tools like Cinema 3D Lite, Mixamo, and Elements 3D, also introduces a challenge to help you practice your 3D skills.

By the end, you’ll know about the different 3D rendering engines in After Effects and how you can expand them with third-party plugins.

 

Topics include:

  • 3D camera tracking
  • Extruding text
  • Texturing with reflection
  • Compositing 3D and 3D
  • Adding particles
  • Comparing third-party plugins
  • Creating an animated 3D character with Mixamo
  • Importing your work in Element 3D
  • Compositing 3D elements

 

Contents

 

Introduction
Working with 3D in After Effects

What you should know

Using the exercise files

 

1. The Built-In Tools
Tracking in 3D

Replacing titles

Extruding text

Adding lights and shadows

Reflecting the environment

Adding a 3D object

Exporting to Cinema 4D

Matching position

Compositing 3D and 2D

Adding snow particles

Render the result

 

2. Comparing Plugins
Third-party options

Same model, different results

 

3. Creating an Animated 3D Character
Download a free model

Using Mixamo

Export from Blender

Export from Cinema 4D

 

4. Integrate 3D Objects Using Element
Tracking the shot

Import to Element

Matching movement sharpness

Matching light and shadows

Environment and reflection

Composite ripples and waves

Composite small splashes

Adding final touches

Summary

 

5. Challenge
Challenge: Objective

Challenge: Solution

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