I think Zaxwerk’s ProAnimator FX is a great plug-in. It does a great job with Illustrator files. I’ve never imported 3D models in the program before, but it looks like it will take:
FBX Animation (.fbx)
Maya/Wavefront (.obj)
3D Studio Models (.3ds)
Lightwave Models (.lwo)
Electric Image Models (.fac)
Cinema 4D Models (.c4d)
Autocad Models (.dxf)
That being said, I use ProAnimator FX to create really cool logo animations and basic shapes such as a TV. It does a great job with logo animations. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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