Bring Rigged 3D Characters into After Effects

Use After Effects' new advanced 3D tools to work with fully rigged and animated characters and more!

In this tutorial EJ Hassenfratz shows you how to bring fully rigged and animated 3D characters into After Effects! You’ll learn all about After Effects’ enhanced 3D capabilities and how to add that "pizzazz" to your After Effects animations! You'll also master prepping and importing 3D characters, navigating the After Effects 3D workspace, working with 3D cameras, lights & HDRIs, creating 3D text and effects, and applying motion blur and depth of field as a final touch:

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