Animate with Depth Cameras, Lights and 3D Layers in After Effects

On January 14, 2019

Release date:2018

Duration:03 h 10 m

Author:Rich Armstrong

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

Take your animation skills to the next level by learning all about 3D layers, cameras, and lights in Adobe After Effects. In this class, you’ll learn how to transform your 2D artwork into the 3rd dimension inside After Effects. Your flat artwork will become alive in space, giving it depth and energy.

Besides getting into 3D with Adobe After Affects, there are a bunch of tips and tricks you’ll pick up even if you’re an After Effects and 3D pro. That being said, this class is meant for beginner to intermediate students, who have a little bit of experience in Adobe After Effects.

Table of Contents

Intro 1:48
The 2.5D Stage0:58
Get Your Artwork into After Effects 8:29
Arranging Your Layers in 3D Space 12:41
Adding Cameras 10:38
Parenting 3D Layers 9:12
Precomping 3D Layers 9:41
Animating Cameras and 3D layers 25:30
Rendering 4:05
Project Time 17:11
And There Was Light 9:49
More Lights 9:23
Material Options 10:10
Useful Camera Techniques 7:58
Rollercoaster Cameras and Auto orientation 9:25
Multiple Camera Angles 11:53
Make Better Stuff Faster 7:00
The Flickering Layers Issue 11:42
Your Project 1:17
Conclusion 1:04
Bonus! Layer-art in After Effects 4:46
Bonus! Make a cube 5:16