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Animating 3D objects in After Effects
Hi All,
Not sure how this works so an explanation would be most appreciated. Let’s say I import a 3d tank model into AE. Obviously, the tank is still and not animated (the treads of the tank do not move). Can I animate the treads somehow in After Effects so it appears the tank is moving? Can I rotate the turret or is all of that done only in a 3D program. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance for your assistance.
//Marshal
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5 Replies
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I read your post below. You need a 3D application for this and then composite that into AE. Do yourself a favor get some training, because if you need to ask a question like this there is a lot you need to learn before tackling a project like compositing a realistic 3d modal in a scene.
Gene Hoffman
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Mr. Hoffman,
Thank you for your response. Not only do I agree with your post but all that comes to mind is a resounding “of course!” as it pertains to training. Yes, I am new at this but also like to know where to gear my efforts which you have helped to answer.
Thank you.
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AE CS4 allows you to import Photoshop “3d” objects into AE with limited functionality.
Once imported from Photoshop, you can tumble-around the object in 3d, animate 3d position & rotation, etc. using the null that is attached to the layer.
However, you do not have the ability to cast shadows, use lights, and the higher-quality rendering may be slow on some machines.
Also, if your object has multiple parts, such as a tank turret, you cannot control that separately unless you bring that in as a sepparate 3d object and place it on top of your tank body, and … well you get the idea.
It can get needlessly complicated very quick.Here is a quick overview video of this process from Lynda.com I found using a quick google search:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sor1ac-cp2MEnjoy:)
Israel “Izzy” Long
ragecg.comMNAE User Group Co-Manager
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@ Gene Hoffman
You need to chill out, Negative Nancy. This guy is asking a legitimate question. You don’t support the image that the Creative Cow community is a welcoming and helpful community.
KennethGreen.net
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Thank you for all the assistance, gents. I truly appreciate it.
… and regarding Gene Hoffman, he took his baseball and went home.
//Marshal
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