Introduction to 3D in After Effects

Explore the different methods for working in 3D in After Effects, as well as when to use each one.

Introduction

• Creating 3D in After Effects
• What you should know
• Defining renderers

1. Working with 2D Layers in 3D Space

• Enabling 3D on a layer
• Positioning layers in 3D space
• Enabling multiple views to better orient yourself
• Shortcut for positioning multiple layers in 3D space

2. Working in the Classic 3D Renderer

• Choosing a renderer
• Creating dimension with lights
• Refining appearances using material options

3. Introducing Cameras

• Choosing types of cameras
• Understanding camera lenses
• Animating a one-node camera
• Animating a two-node camera
• Setting up a simple camera rig

4. Working in the Cinema 4D Renderer

• Bending layers
• Extruding true 3D geometry
• Applying materials to 3D objects
• Adding reflections with an environment layer
• Adjusting the renderer settings

5. Working with Cinema 4D Lite

• Creating a Cinema 4D Lite layer
• Navigating the Cinema 4D Lite interface
• Extruding shapes in Cinema 4D Lite
• Applying materials in Cinema 4D Lite
• Render setting management for efficiency sake

6. Building a Composite of 3D Elements

• Overview of the project
• Combining multiple renderers in one composition
• Adding a colorful transition
• Rendering for final output

Conclusion

• Next steps