Create Abstract 3D Swirls with After Effects and Element 3D
A quick tutorial on creating abstract 3D swirls with After Effects and Element 3D. Convert any 2D shape with Auto Trace to a mask, then extrude the mask in Element 3D. Might be cool for backgrounds or stills, especially with some depth of field.
0:00 Intro
0:31 Setting up the comp
0:41 Creating the swirl shape
4:29 Using Auto-trace to convert the shape to a mask
6:42 Setting up Element 3D and extruding the shape
7:37 Creating the camera and an overview of the new camera controls
8:04 Twisting the shape in Element 3D
9:09 Adding a custom texture using a 4-corner gradient
11:09 Environment map and additional lighting
13:32 Final results and more examples
13:39 Outro
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