Edward Wu
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Hi Mark,
Yes, you can animate the Z Scale in the Animation Controls panel. Go to the ending Pose, and increase the Z Scale value and you will be able to animate the Z Scale similar to 3D Invigorator PRO.
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Edward -
Hi Mike,
If it’s possible, please send the project file to me at ed@zaxwerks.com.
I’ll take a look at your project file and take a look at how everything is set up. Thanks.
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Edward -
Hi Mark,
To do this, increase the Scale Z value in the Animation Controls for the ending Pose and the text will change in depth over time.
Hope this helps, if you have any questions, just let me know.
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Hi Thoreau,
Right, it’s possible to import images/videos into After Effects and apply them as Layer Maps. The advantages of working with Layer Maps is that not only can you use an image or video file, but you can also use an After Effects Pre-Comp. This allows you to set up dynamic content for your material that you can edit or add effects, and will update the material instantly.
It’s also possible to set up 3D Layers in After Effects and when you have the “Use Comp Camera” setting enabled, this will help you integrate your 3D elements from Invigorator/ProAnimator with the 3D layers in After Effects. The disadvantage is that the Zaxwerks 3D Space and the After Effects 3D Space is different. So even though two objects may be in the same position, they will not intersect one another. One layer will simply overlap another, depending on the layer order in After Effects.
If you need your objects to intersect, or to interact with one another, it’s probably easiest to work with all the 3D elements within Invigorator/ProAnimator. This way all the objects will be in the same 3D Space and you will not have to worry about having to use masks to pull off a certain effect.
Hope this helps.
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Hi Jim,
As discussed on the phone, try rendering out the Pre-comp since you’re using such as large Layer Map. Then use the video as a Layer Map and see if this works better for you.
If you’re still having problems, please let me know. You can contact me directly at ed@zaxwerks.com and I’ll be able to help you out.
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Hi Corey,
Go into the ProAnimator Set-Up window, and go to the Object Controls Panel. Expand the controls for the “Info” section and you will be able to see the position of the object. Adjust the position of the object until it is the position that you need, and it should work for you.
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Hi Roland,
The Pivot Points should be a lot easier to work with in version 5 than in version 4. You can adjust the Pivot Point from the Info section in the Object Controls Panel as well as the Effect Controls Panel in After Effects. If you are in the Invigorator Set-Up window, and adjust the Pivot Point Controls, be sure to click on the “Update Sets” button in the Effect Controls Panel when you get back into After Effects.
Hope this helps. If you’re having problems setting the pivot point, please send me the project file and I can take a look at your setup. My e-mail address is ed@zaxwerks.com
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Hi Mike,
Thanks for the update. I’m glad you were able to get the problem resolved!
If you’re still running into any problems, please let me know.
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Hi Roland,
To create an animated reflection on the Bevel, load a Layer Map as the Reflectivity Map. For the Layer Map, you can just use one of the presets such as Punchy Reflections, and apply that as a Pre-Comp. In the Pre-Comp, animate the Punchy Reflections map by moving it left to right, and you will have an animated bevel highlight.
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Hi Brent,
Wow. You’re absolutely right about the workaround! It works great. Thanks for sharing this hot tip!!!
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Edward