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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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3D space

Add and modify effects and presets in the 3D space to modify composition elements.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Use 3D space to modify composition elements
  • Manipulate layers in X, Y, and Z axes
  • Add and adjust lights for 3D effects

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, 3D, Animation, Lighting

Key Insights

  • Enable 3D layers by checking the 3D switch.
  • Use position and rotation shortcuts for quick adjustments.
  • Lights can be modified for color, intensity, and shadows.
  • Layers do not cast shadows by default; enable this in settings.
  • Use Cinema 4D for advanced 3D features like extrusion.
  • Import Illustrator files as compositions for 3D manipulation.
  • Parent layers to a null object for coordinated animation.
  • Adjust geometry options for depth and bevel effects.
  • Keyframe rotation for dynamic 3D animations.
  • Understand the impact of lighting on 3D compositions.

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