Chapter 9. Creating 3D Environments

One of the primary benefits of animating in After Effects is its support for 3D space, which makes it easy to position and animate objects along their X, Y, or Z axes. Additionally, After Effects supports a rich system of lights and cameras, making believable 3D animation even easier.

Creating 3D Environments

By positioning layers in 3D space, you can create realistic animation that can include depth of field.

Note: Need Photoshop?

This chapter utilizes Adobe Photoshop several times and in one case, Photoshop Extended. If you need to, you can download a 30-day demo from Adobe.com. Additionally, you’ll find files with the designation _end ...

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