Introduction to 3D in After Effects CS5.5
In this series of After Effects tutorials, we will learn how to manipulate and work with 3D layers in After Effects. SoftwareRequired: After Effects CS5.5
What you'll learn
We will learn how to make layers 3D, and how to work with 3D cameras and lights. We will also learn all the little tips and tricks to using 2D and 3D layers together and using pre-comping and collapse transforms to correctly have our various layers interact. From there we will dive deeper into the 3D camera and learn how to create a null dolly system to make it easier to work with the camera and create transitions that we expect. Finally, we will learn some neat things we can do in 3D, like per character 3D transforms on text and the powerful depth of field system which gives us realistic depth blur and bokeh. SoftwareRequired: After Effects CS5.5
Table of contents
- Turning 2D Layers into 3D and All the New Properties 6m
- Using 3D Lights to Create Shading 7m
- Controlling 3D Shading with Material Options and 3D Shadows 10m
- Combining 2D and 3D Layers Correctly 9m
- 3D Layers, Precomping, and Collapse Transforms 7m
- 3D Cameras and the Unified Camera Tool 8m
- Creating a Null Camera Dolly for Easier Control 9m
- Using the Local, World, and View Axis Modes 7m
- Per-character 3D Transforms with Text 4m
- Depth of Field Blur and Lens Settings 11m
- Linking the Depth of Field Effect to a Layer 5m
About the author
Along with creating and recording training, he also used to manage the support team and work closely with the production development team at Digital-Tutors, now a Pluralsight company. He began his career working freelance and quickly realized that he wanted to find a company where he could use his talents to help people succeed in the CG industry. Chris has likely watched more Pluralsight creative training than anyone on the planet, and its evidenced by his Einstein-sized brain and encyclopedic... more