After Effects Beta 3D Tutorial | OBJ Files + 3D Camera Tracker

Want to create immersive 3D composites but find existing methods tedious? This video unveils a groundbreaking technique using the After Effects Beta 2024.3

In this tutorial, you'll discover:
✨ How to leverage the enhanced 3D camera tracker for seamless object integration.
✨ A simple trick to apply native effects (like shadows, blurs, and more) directly to your 3D models.
✨ Pro tips for realistic lighting and compositing.
✨ Free 3D model resources to jumpstart your projects.

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⌚️Timestamps:

Intro & Overview (00:00 - 00:04)
• 00:00 - Title card & intro
• 00:04 - What's in this video? (3D camera tracking & native effects)
• 00:14 - Why you should watch (benefits)
Deep Dive into After Effects Beta (00:04 - 00:27)
• 00:04 - Introducing After Effects 2024.3 beta
• 00:07 - Improved 3D workflow & features
• 00:09 - Adding native effects to 3D objects (highlight)
3D Camera Tracking in Action (00:27 - 01:11)
• 00:27 - Example clip with car & landscape
• 00:32 - Tracking the camera movement
• 00:37 - Importing 3D OBJ files
• 00:46 - Free 3D model resources (mention links)
• 01:01 - Generating 3D models with Luma Labs (mention link)
• 01:06 - Final tracked points and 3D space
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Adding Native Effects to 3D Objects (01:11 - 02:14)
• 01:11 - Importing and positioning the 3D model
• 01:24 - Setting anchor point for accurate tracking
• 01:38 - Adjusting null point based on tracking data
• 01:42 - Adding lighting effects (point light & positioning)
• 01:51 - Copying anchor point and scale to light layer
• 02:01 - Using calculations effect for native effects
• 02:09 - Tracking results and visual improvements
Advanced Techniques & Workflow (02:14 - 03:32)
• 02:14 - Benefits of native effects on 3D models
• 02:33 - Adding drop shadows (previously difficult)
• 02:41 - New feature in beta: Calculations effect explained
• 02:53 - Applying calculations effect to solid layer
• 03:00 - Selecting layers and adjusting opacity
• 03:08 - Duplicating effect for background removal
• 03:17 - Stencil Alpha mode for maintaining parameters
• 03:27 - Changing point light affects solid layer (demonstration)
More Effects & Final Touches (03:32 - 04:05)
• 03:32 - Adding camera lens blur for depth
• 03:37 - Matching grain effect for realism
• 03:42 - Adding drop shadows and masks for detail
• 03:48 - Importance of these techniques for realism
• 03:51 - Color correction with Lumetri's tools
• 04:02 - Final shot with Tilt Shift, Blur, and additional objects
Conclusion & Call to Action (04:05 - Outro)
• 04:05 - Recap of key takeaways
• 04:05 - Encourage viewers to watch and learn
• 04:05 - Outro & subscribe call to action

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[lzmihich]

Great tutorial!, the workaround really takes advantage of the fabulous camera tracking in AE!

[MilanSerwanski_media]

Hi, I need to get myself together and find time for news.
Thanks for the inspiration. I have a question, is it possible to add soft shading to 3D imported objects ?
For example, I have a road on which I add text, I give a layer under the shadow I add light and boom I have shadows and in addition I can animate the text layer with some effector

[ksnptl]

Can You Please Make A Video Tuts On Newspaper/Paper Surface Tracking In Mocha.

[myrtheheijboer]

I'm also on the after effects beta version 24.3 only my glb file won't show. I can rotate it and scale it but it is empty. How can I fix this?

[indiestudio]

Is after effects beta time limited or accessible till original version comes out ? 😅