Includes Element 3D v2, Pro Shaders 2 and BackLight
Includes Element 3D v2, Pro Shaders 2 and BackLight
Highlights
Element 3D
Element 3D allows you to import 3D objects created in Cinema 4D and OBJ into Adobe After Effects. From there you can manipulate them using a unique particle array system that can distribute 3D objects into any shape! Element 3D also supports your UV texture coordinates so importing and rebuilding your textures is easier than ever. More Info
Pro Shader 2
300+ Tiled Materials for Element 3D. Metal, plastic, stone, plaster, fabric, concrete, and more! More Info
BackLight
Create Beautiful 3D Renders! BackLight features 50 8K Environment maps that you can use to light your scene and create stunning reflections inside of Element 3D V2! More Info
Description
System Requirements
Element 3D System Requirements
COMPATIBILITY:
- After Effects CS5, CS5.5, CS6, CC, CC 2014, CC 2015
- Mac 10.7+
- Windows 7 and up
IMAGE FORMATS:
- JPG 8-bit
- PNG 8-bit and 16-bit
- After Effects layers can be used up to 32bpc
3D File Formats
- OBJ
- C4D R12 & Up
GRAPHICS CARD REQUIREMENTS:
- Nvidia & ATI – Minimum 512MBs VRAM
- Nvidia GeForce 200, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 Series (Some restrictions apply)
- Nvidia Quadro and Quadro FX Series (Some restrictions apply - Check supported GPU list below)
- ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series and Later for Windows and Mac
RECOMMENDED CARDS:
For ideal performance we recommend at least a GeForce GRX 285 or ATI Radeon HD 4600 with 1GB of VRAM.
RENDER FARM SUPPORT?
It is possible to use Element on a network render farm but we do not recommend or support it because inconsistencies of GPU rendering. Since Element renders with impressive speed on a single GPU it is ideal to pre-render any 3D elements before pushing to the render farm.
Change Log
Tutorials
Tutorials: Video Copilot Tutorial Compilation
Andrew Kramer has created several fun and educational After Effects tutorials over the past year or so. We’ve compiled our favorites here for your learning enjoyment.
More...X-Wing Hologram using Cinema 4D and After Effects
Dennis Wei explains some of the techniques he used to create an X-Wing Hologram animation using Cinema 4D and After Effects, using the awesome free X-Wing model from videocopilot.net.
More...Motion Tracking 360 Footage in After Effects
Mikey Borup explains how to camera track 360 degree footage using After Effects, Skybox and 3D Element.
More...U.F.Oh Yeah Film Short and The Making Of…
Film Riot has created a clever short film entitled U.F.Oh Yeah, Directed and written by Ryan Connolly and starring Josh Connolly, the film is about a U.F.O. enthusiast and conspiracy theorist who has an encounter with extraterrestrials that doesn’t go quite as one might expect. After the film, learn about how some of the effects were made. There are a whole series of videos here and they’re fantastic!!
More...Advanced 3D Noise & Deform using Element 3D
In this tutorial Andrew Kramer from Video Copilot shows you how to create an intricate deform animation using 3D Noise & Twist with Element 3D V2 inside After Effects.
More...Quick Tip - Project Shadows When Using Element 3D
Adrian C. Koutz shares his technique for projecting real 3D shadows from Element 3D without the use of additional 3rd party scripts or plug-ins. He also describes composting the shadow into a scene realistically.
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