3D Text in After Effects | TUTORIAL

3D Text in After Effects | TUTORIAL

Hi Everyone, today I will show you how to create a 3D text effect in After Effects. Here are the detailed steps to achieve this effect:

1. Create Your Text:

   • Firstly, create a text layer and type in your nickname or any text you desire.

2. Add a Black Solid Layer:

   • Create a black solid layer above your text layer.
   • Apply the plugin Element 3D to this black solid layer.

3. Configure Element 3D:

   • Open the plugin settings.
   • Navigate to Custom Layers > Custom Text and Masks.
   • In the first path, select your text (nickname).
   • Turn off the visibility of the text layer.

4. Scene Setup in Element 3D:

   • Go to Scene Setup and click the "Extrude" button.
   • Go to Presets > BLS Physical and select it.
   • Turn off the preset and click "Extrude" again, then choose "Caution."
   • Navigate to Scene Materials, select "Shiny Light," and replace it with B1.

5. Adjust Settings:

   • For the shiny material, change "R" to "Paint."
   • Go to Chome settings, select black, then adjust the color to match your preference.

6. Text Animation:

   • Go to Environment and choose an image that will help make your text shimmer.

   • Now, we'll set up the text animation.

   • Under Group 1, adjust Particle Replicator settings to change the positioning and size of your text.

   • Then go to Particle Look > Multi-Object and activate it by selecting the tick box.

   • Click the clock icon (keyframe) and replicate the following settings:

     • Advancing by a few frames
     • Modify the keyframe values

   • Select your keyframes, press F9 to ease them, and adjust the Speed Graph to match the tutorial settings.

7. Final Touches:

   • To wrap it up, add Deep Glow with the provided settings.
   • Precompose your layers, add Saturation, and choose your desired color.

And that's it! You now have a 3D text effect in After Effects. Additionally, if you are interested in presets for After Effects, check out my store. You’ll find almost everything, including fixtures, zooms, color corrections, and more. The link is in the description. I hope this tutorial helped you. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and like this video. See you, guys!

Keywords

• 3D text effect
• After Effects
• Element 3D
• Scene Setup
• Text Animation
• Deep Glow
• Presets
• Shimmer effect

FAQs

1. What software do I need for this tutorial?

• You need Adobe After Effects and the Element 3D plugin.

2. How do I create the 3D effect?

• The 3D effect is created using the Element 3D plugin by configuring custom layers, text, masks, and scene setups.

3. How can I make my text shimmer?

• Go to Environment, choose an image that provides a shimmering effect, and tweak your Particle Replicator and Multi-Object settings as shown in the tutorial.

4. What are some additional effects I can add?

• You can add Deep Glow, adjust saturation levels, and choose specific color effects to enhance your 3D text.

5. Where can I find presets for After Effects?

• You can visit my store for a wide range of presets including fixtures, zooms, color corrections, and more. The link is in the video description.

6. Can I customize the settings and graphs?

• Yes, you can play with the settings and graphs to achieve the animation effect you desire.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment on the video or contact me directly.