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Wes McDermott

Principal Director, Substance 3D Worldwide Evangelism

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Advanced 3D Workflows

Learn how to combine 3D with real-world footage and managing complex projects.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand 3D bin functionality in After Effects
  • Apply effects to 3D models using adjustment layers
  • Utilize time remapping for embedded animations

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, 3D Animation, Keyframing, Effects

Key Insights

  • 3D bins allow compositing multiple 3D layers with shared cameras and lights.
  • 2D layers can disrupt 3D bins, affecting shadow casting.
  • Use adjustment layers to apply effects to 3D models indirectly.
  • Draft 3D mode simplifies animation viewing by disabling shadows and effects.
  • Time remapping enables control over embedded animation timing.
  • Blending modes can be adjusted for better visual integration of layers.
  • Keyframed animations can be combined with embedded animations for dynamic results.
  • Easing keyframes enhances the fluidity of animations.
  • Using track mats can help manage complex intersections in 3D scenes.
  • Adjustment layers provide flexibility in applying effects without altering original layers.