After Effects: 3D Typography
5h 10mIntermediate2014-07-17
Authors
Eran Stern
Teacher and Motion Designer, 20+ years of post-production experience
Course details
There are many options for creating 3D text in After Effects, including After Effects' own ray-traced 3D feature, third-party plugins, scripts, and now CINEMA 4D Lite. But which one is best for you?
In this course, motion graphics veteran Eran Stern discusses the options and their pros and cons. He'll also compare 2D and 3D typography, and discuss techniques to ensure your work looks great and your message is clear. Plus, learn about tools that behave like subsoftware inside After Effects, allowing you to create stunning 3D text faster than ever before. From built-in tools to advanced third-party plugins, such as Element 3D, BCC Units, and Invigorator Pro, this is your chance to find out which one suits your needs and budget.
Learning objectives
Why good typography matters in motion graphics
Creating faux 3D and pseudodepth
Using the ray-traced 3D renderer
Extruding text in C4D Lite
Working with BCC Units 3D Objects, Invigorator Pro, and Element 3D
In this course, motion graphics veteran Eran Stern discusses the options and their pros and cons. He'll also compare 2D and 3D typography, and discuss techniques to ensure your work looks great and your message is clear. Plus, learn about tools that behave like subsoftware inside After Effects, allowing you to create stunning 3D text faster than ever before. From built-in tools to advanced third-party plugins, such as Element 3D, BCC Units, and Invigorator Pro, this is your chance to find out which one suits your needs and budget.
Learning objectives
Why good typography matters in motion graphics
Creating faux 3D and pseudodepth
Using the ray-traced 3D renderer
Extruding text in C4D Lite
Working with BCC Units 3D Objects, Invigorator Pro, and Element 3D
Skills covered
TypographyMotion GraphicsAfter EffectsRenderingMotion Graphics and VFXGraphic DesignVisualization and Real-TimeAdobeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
- 02 - What you should know before watching this course
- 03 - Using the exercise files
1. 3D Typography Essentials
- 04 - Why good typography matters
- 05 - Advice for good 3D type
- 06 - 3D type options in After Effects
- 07 - Case study introduction
- 08 - What are we going to test
2. 3D from 2D
- 09 - Faux 3D using effects and layer styles
- 10 - Pseudo depth
- 11 - More options - 3D Extruder and Elementary
3. Ray-Traced 3D
- 12 - Using the ray-traced 3D renderer
- 13 - Extruded text layers
- 14 - Extruded shape layers
- 15 - More options - Per character 3D, curvature, and reflections
4. CINEMA 4D Lite
- 16 - Prep for using the CINEWARE effect
- 17 - Extruded text in CD4 Lite
- 18 - Create the explode shapes
- 19 - Reconnect the animation
- 20 - Render settings
- 21 - More options - Basic MoGraph tools
5. Mettle ShapeShifter
- 22 - Text and vector extrusion
- 23 - 3D displacement mapping
- 24 - More options - 3D Repeater and 3D deformers
6. Boris Continuum Complete (BCC) Units 3D Objects
- 25 - Extruded text
- 26 - Extruded EPS
- 27 - More options - 3D deformers
7. Zaxwerks Invigorator PRO
- 28 - 3D text creations
- 29 - Extrude the explode layers
- 30 - Render settings
- 31 - More options - Warping and light rigs
8. Video Copilot Element 3D
- 32 - 3D text workflow
- 33 - Explode Layers Extrusion
- 34 - Connecting through nulls
- 35 - Render settings
- 36 - More options - Multi-Object and Particle Replicator
Conclusion
- 37 - Pros and cons summary
- 38 - Next steps