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, Animation, Lighting
Key Insights
- Supported 3D model formats: glb, gltf, and obj.
- Use model settings to adjust scale and position.
- Enable advanced 3D renderer for better quality.
- Adjust shadow casting settings for realism.
- Use environment lights for enhanced lighting effects.
- Apply effects to 3D models using calculation layers.
- Utilize draft 3D to improve playback speed.
- Understand the importance of shadow catchers.
- Rotate environment lights to change highlights.
- Manage model settings to propagate changes across layers.
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