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Wes McDermott

Principal Director, Substance 3D Worldwide Evangelism

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Getting Started with 3D in After Effects

Get familiar with the 3D tools in After Effects.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Import 3D models into After Effects
  • Adjust 3D model settings for composition
  • Composite 3D objects into live scenes

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, 3D Modeling, Animation, Compositing

Key Insights

  • Use the Creative Cloud app to download After Effects beta.
  • Import 3D models like any other file in After Effects.
  • Right-click to access import options for 3D models.
  • Drag and drop imported models into the composition.
  • Utilize the 'make comp size' option for scaling models.
  • Set layer names for better organization in the project.
  • Ensure proper lighting and animation for 3D objects.
  • Explore additional resources for texturing 3D models.

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