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    Align a 3d layer with a 2d layer

    Posted by Weston Karnes on December 19, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    I have a 2d video layer as background. I duplicated it, and made the layer on top 3d. Is there a quick/easy way to align the two layers in space?

    I’m not entirely sure if this is even possible, but I’d love whatever advice you guys have. Here’s a screenshot if my explanation wasn’t clear.

    Thanks!

    Weston

    Kevin Snyder replied 12 years, 7 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Weston Karnes

    December 20, 2013 at 12:30 am

    I don’t think I did a very good job describing what I needed.

    I’m trying to keep the 3d layer on the same plane in z-space, but orient it to line up as though it was that original 2d layer behind it. So the 3d layer looked identical to the 2d layer, but still having the 3d layer remain 3 dimension. I can get close to this by adjusting the rotation/position/scale, but I’m wondering if there is a faster method.

    Thanks!

  • Roland R. kahlenberg

    December 20, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Take a look at the following thread – https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/2/1040629#1040903

    In short, Ben Rollason’s Projection script is the best solution.

    HTH
    RoRK

    Intensive mocha & AE Training in Singapore and Other Dangerous Locations

    Imagineer Systems (mocha) Certified Instructor
    & Adobe After Effects CS6 ACE/ACI

  • Weston Karnes

    December 20, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    Thanks! This should work!

  • Kevin Snyder

    December 21, 2013 at 6:36 am

    This may fit the bill as well.

    https://aescripts.com/3d-to-2d-screenspace/

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