Video Copilot's Element 3D V2 Plugin features a redesigned interface and an updated GPU accelerated processing back end to improve render times and allows many operations to be viewed in near real-time. OBJ and C4D files can be imported along with their textures and manipulated inside Adobe After Effects. Within the plugin, complex 3D objects can be broken down into their core components and are able to be adjusted or animated individually.

To make the workflow as efficient as possible, Video Copilot has simulated reflections and shadows that don't require ray-tracing. Without ray-tracing, rendering detailed 3D models is less processor intensive, and near real-time renders can be achieved without an expensive GPU.

Element 3D v2 is designed for use in Adobe After Effects CS5 or newer on either PC or Mac and is compatible with 3D models created in OBJ and C4D file formats.

Compatible with Adobe After Effects    3D VFX with Element 3D V2    Redesigned Streamlined Interface    Realistic Surface Modeling Library    500 High Tech and Industrial Models

Easily create more realistic materials based on real-world object properties. Modeled materials can be dragged and dropped onto objects to model realistic surfaces. A new "glossiness" adjustment allows for a consistent change in the model's reflectivity between its specular highlights and the reflected background environment.

Element 3D can cleverly create reflections in 3D objects without processor-intensive ray-tracing. It does this by creating a spherical map from the center of the object outward, and anything captured in that map is reflected on the surface of that object. This feature enables near real-time rendering of reflections.

Creates realistic lighting gradients in shadows by reducing ambient occlusion in relation to the luminance values of an area.

For more accuracy and realism, you can use ray-traced shadows and ambient occlusion instead of the standard real-time settings. The ray-tracing is GPU accelerated through OpenCL in order to speed up render times.

Animate specific components of your 3D models by assigning those parts to one of ten available animation channels. You can use this to create simple moving rigs within After Effects. You can assign multiple parts to a single channel to have the parts move in unison.

Allows light to penetrate the surface of your object to have it exit at different, irregular points. This creates a look that's ideal for rendering translucent materials such as skin, leaves, and marble.

If an OBJ file that you want to load into Element 3D has an MTL (material) file associated with it, you can choose to import that file to retain relevant textures throughout your workflow.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this we work with vegas pro 18 on a hp z4 g4

A: This plug in is only for Adobe After Effects software, however it will work on a HP Z4 G4.

Q: 2. can you export the models to another program?

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Q: 3. Is this version 2.2?

A: Its version 2, however once you purchase you can update to the latest 2.2.2.2147 via the videocopilot website

Q: 4. Can i get the license immediately after purchase?

A: The license for Video Copilot Element 3D V2 Plugin will be mailed within 1-3 days of purchase.

Q: 5. Is that the latest version of the software? I saw the current version is 7.54?

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Q: 6. has this product ever been used in major motion pictures ?

A: While I am not aware of a specific Motion Picture this product has been used on it offers Realistic Surface Modeling, 8K Light Maps Package and HD and 3D Model. It has tools in it powerful enough to be used in films and with great results.

Q: 7. If I purchase on B&H, will my license and product link to my Video Copilot account?

A: Once purchased you will then setup a Video Copilot account the software would be there.

Q: 8. What is the latest version supported now? How do I seek support for subsequent nuke upgrades?

A: As with all products, support is provided by the manufacturer/author of any given product. In this case, you will reach out to Video Copilot.

Q: 9. is it support NUKE 12.1 update?

A: Per mfr: The latest version supported is Nuke 12.2. We typically provide updates shortly after Nuke officially releases new versions.

Q: 10. Is this the FULL Version of 3D v2 or just an update for if you have v1?

A: This is the full version.