This version introduced the foundational features that made Element 3D a standard in motion design:
Video Copilot Element 3D is an advanced 3D object and particle render engine that runs inside Adobe After Effects. It allows users to import actual 3D models (in OBJ or C4D formats) directly into After Effects and render them natively using the computer's graphics card.
Users can import models in or Cinema 4D (C4D) formats. The internal Scene Setup interface allows for material editing, lighting adjustments, and environment mapping without leaving the After Effects environment. Once in the timeline, 3D objects respond to native After Effects lights and cameras, allowing for seamless integration with 2D elements. Download and Support
Before diving into the specifics of version 1.0.345, it is crucial to understand the paradigm shift this plugin created. Before Element 3D, creating true 3D objects in After Effects required either:
This version introduced the foundational features that made Element 3D a standard in motion design:
Video Copilot Element 3D is an advanced 3D object and particle render engine that runs inside Adobe After Effects. It allows users to import actual 3D models (in OBJ or C4D formats) directly into After Effects and render them natively using the computer's graphics card.
Users can import models in or Cinema 4D (C4D) formats. The internal Scene Setup interface allows for material editing, lighting adjustments, and environment mapping without leaving the After Effects environment. Once in the timeline, 3D objects respond to native After Effects lights and cameras, allowing for seamless integration with 2D elements. Download and Support
Before diving into the specifics of version 1.0.345, it is crucial to understand the paradigm shift this plugin created. Before Element 3D, creating true 3D objects in After Effects required either: