Finding ProAnimator objects in AE 3D space

[Jon Okerstrom]

Hi Andrew,

It would probably help to explain some core concepts:

First off, AE’s 3D space is not the same 3D space occupied by ProAnimator (or Invigorator) objects. What’s really happening when you tell ProAnimator to use the comp camera is that PA’s camera is mirroring what the comp camera is doing. With me so far?

In order for this to work, the PA layer remains a 2D layer. If you try switching it to a 3D layer and position that layer somewhere in AE space, you can fly the camera by at such an angle that you see the PA layer is simply an image on a plane. It’s not a 3D object in AE’s space.

In most cases, these “parallel universes” work fine. But sometimes, the illusion can break, depending on the camera and object movement you’re doing.

Does this help?

Jon

[Andrew Riddoch]

Hi Jon,

Thanks for your help, but understanding those principals you mention, is there any way in ProAnimator to position a new ProAnimator object such that it appears to be in front of the AE camera if the AE camera has already travelled a significant distance in x, y and z from the original centered position?

Thanks again,
Andrew

[Jon Okerstrom]

Hi Andrew,

I’d say probably yes. Click the comp camera option and see if it works.

Jon

[Andrew Riddoch]

I’m not able to make it work. Thanks anyway.
Andrew