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Ian Robinson

A seasoned motion graphics designer, educator, and creative director.

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Working with 3D Models

Import 3D models and animate them to produce commercials, social media graphics and more.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Import 3D models into After Effects.
  • Optimize settings for fast playback.
  • Adjust lighting and shadows for realism.

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, 3D Modeling, Lighting, Animation

Key Insights

  • Supported 3D model formats include glb, gltf, and obj.
  • Use model settings to adjust scale and position.
  • Enable advanced 3D renderer for better quality.
  • Environment lights require HDR images for effective lighting.
  • Use shadow catchers to enhance realism in scenes.
  • Draft 3D can speed up playback but disables shadows.
  • Calculations effect allows applying effects to 3D models indirectly.
  • Adjust render quality for performance based on system capabilities.
  • Maintain consistent model settings across multiple compositions.