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Course 4: 3D Composition: 3D Text (Light and Shadows)

By Manuel Neto , Illustrator and Animator

Illustrator and Animator. Vancouver, Canada.
Joined January 2020
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About the video: 3D Text (Light and Shadows)

Overview

“Here, I will show you how to create simple 3D texts exploring specific characteristics of the material, such as "Extrude" and "Lighting". I will show you how to insert lights, how they work within the timeline, how to edit them and how they react on the object. And finally, I will talk about how to control the shadows generated by the incidence of the lights.”

In this video lesson Manuel Neto addresses the topic: 3D Text (Light and Shadows), which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 4: 3D Composition. Learn to create animated texts, objects, icons, and 3D environments.

Partial transcription of the video

“Hello. everyone. Today in this unit. i will guide you through the process of creating 3D text using a straightforward tool known as Extrude. Additionally. i will delve into explaining the intricacies of lighting and shadow effects inside Adobe After Effects. Are you ready to start? To begin. it's crucial to grasp how composition renderers operate in After Effects. By selecting and then New Composition. you can view these settings that control rendering processes within the software. Composition Option. 3D renderer. You have three renderer options available: Classic 3D. which is After Effect...”

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Course summary for: Course 4: 3D Composition

  • Level: Beginner
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Manuel Neto

Manuel Neto
By Manuel Neto

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Illustrator and Animator

Illustrator, animator, and creative director Manuel Neto began his career drawing vignettes and creating illustrations for advertising campaigns. Thanks to the combination of these visual forms of communication and the universe of Adobe After Effects, he discovered his passion for 2D and 3D animation.

He also founded his own motion graphics studio named Casulo and has spent the last decade collaborating with big-name international brands and clients including Snapchat, Microsoft, STATE Design, Mute Animation, Awesome Inc, Duo Design, Demoduck and Caustik.


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Course 4: 3D Composition

By Manuel Neto
Illustrator and Animator. Vancouver, Canada.
Joined January 2020
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  • 7 students