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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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3D space

Add and modify effects and presets in the 3D space to modify composition elements.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Use 3D space to modify composition elements
  • Manipulate layers in X, Y, and Z axes
  • Add and adjust lighting effects in compositions

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, 3D, Lighting, Animation

Key Insights

  • Layers must be set to 3D to manipulate in 3D space.
  • After Effects uses a default camera for viewing compositions.
  • Lights can be modified for color, intensity, and shadow effects.
  • Shadows must be enabled for layers to cast them.
  • Use Cinema 4D for advanced 3D features like extrusion.
  • Keyframe rotation and position for dynamic animations.
  • Different light colors mix to create new colors in compositions.
  • Material options control how layers interact with lights.
  • Import Illustrator files for 3D manipulation in After Effects.
  • Use null objects to parent and animate multiple layers together.

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