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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, Animation, Lighting

Key Insights

  • Layers must be set to 3D to manipulate in space.
  • After Effects uses a default camera for viewing.
  • Lights can be modified for color, intensity, and shadows.
  • Shadows must be enabled for layers to cast them.
  • Use Cinema 4D for advanced 3D features like extrusion.
  • Specular intensity affects the shininess of layers.
  • Keyframe rotation for dynamic 3D animations.
  • Import Illustrator files for 3D manipulation.
  • Use null objects to control multiple layers simultaneously.
  • Adjust light positions to enhance 3D effects.

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