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3d object – can I precomp it?
Hey there, did a search and nothing came up, though I’m sure this must have come up.
In short I was trying to test out a problem for someone and stumbled upon my own.
Made a 3d box, want to put an effect on it – problem – it’s 6 layers. So I would think, precompose and put the effect on the precomp, but – yes you all know already – the precomp is 2d.
So I tick the 3d box on the precomp, but the precomp has no Z depth to begin with meaning its now just a spinning flat in 3d space.
Can someone tell me what I’m missing here. I don’t think you can do it, but render as a 3d object? Can you do that?
Cheers in advance
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As Dave and Joseph mentioned, Collapse Transformations is what you need.
I’d also point out that since AE isn’t really a 3D application, it’s pretty easy to accidentally break the 3D space in your comp. For example, if you insert a 2D layer in between 3D layers, the 3D layers won’t intersect properly. For more, see the online help page on 3D layer interactions, render order, and collapsed transformations.
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Thanks, I thought I had to be missing something obvious. Cheers. I did however put myself in a world of pain after I found that switch (thanks to your posts). Made a cube and wanted to spin it on the corner…. who knew getting a box to stand on its tip in 3d space could be so hard. Still didn’t manage it, I just gave up – thanks everyone for all the help though!
I’m sure I’ll have some more problems for you all soon – but thanks again for your time, it really helped out a lot!
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