Lesson 8

3D Space

Add a new dimension to your animations.

In This Lesson

enabling layers for 3D

moving layers in 3D space

how layers stack in 3D

3D rotation and orientation

multiplaning effects

3D motion paths

multiple views

camera settings

customizing 3D views

camera track and orbit tools

moving and animating cameras

layer and camera auto-orientation

3D lights

vignettes

animating lights

casting shadows

OpenGL and Fast Previews

adding dimension to stills

editing stills for 3D

Getting Started

Make sure you have copied the Lesson 08-3D Space folder from this book’s disc onto your hard drive, and make note of where it is; it contains the project file and sources you need to execute this lesson.

3D Space is one of the most rewarding areas to explore ...

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