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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 control lights in 3D compositions

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, 3D, Lighting, Animation

Key Insights

  • Enable 3D layers by checking the 3D switch.
  • Use position and rotation shortcuts for efficient editing.
  • Lights can be modified for color, intensity, and shadows.
  • Layers do not cast shadows by default; enable this feature.
  • Use Cinema 4D for advanced 3D options like extrusion.
  • Keyframe rotation for dynamic animations in 3D space.
  • Import Illustrator files for 3D manipulation.
  • Control shadow properties through material options.
  • Utilize ambient lights for better visibility in 3D scenes.
  • Group layers under a null object for coordinated movement.

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