12 Using 3D Features

Lesson overview

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to do the following:

  • Create a 3D environment in After Effects.

  • Import 3D objects.

  • Rotate and position layers along x, y, and z axes.

  • Use the 3D Transform Gizmo.

  • Look at a 3D scene from multiple views.

  • View a 3D ground plane.

  • Animate a camera layer.

  • Add lights to create shadows and depth.

  • Extrude 3D text and shapes in After Effects.

  • Use Cinema 4D with After Effects.

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This lesson will take about an hour to complete. If you haven’t already done so, download the project files for this lesson from peachpit.com/AfterEffectsCIB2024, following the instructions in the Getting Started ...

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