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
- 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.
- Layers do not cast shadows by default; this must be enabled.
- Extrusion depth is available in Cinema 4D mode.
- You can parent layers to a null object for unified transformations.
- Specular intensity affects the shininess of layers.
- Different light colors mix to create new colors in compositions.
- Keyframe rotation and position for dynamic 3D animations.
- Importing Illustrator files allows for advanced 3D manipulation.
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