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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

  • Enable 3D layers by checking the 3D switch.
  • Use position (P) and rotation (R) for layer manipulation.
  • Modify light properties like color, intensity, and shadows.
  • Layers do not cast shadows by default; enable it in settings.
  • Use Cinema 4D for advanced 3D features like extrusion.
  • Group layers under a null object for collective transformations.
  • Adjust light settings to achieve desired visual effects.
  • Use shortcuts for efficient workflow in After Effects.
  • Import Illustrator files for 3D manipulation.
  • Keyframe properties for dynamic animations.

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