How to Create 3D Depth in After Effects @MotionScience
How to Create 3D Depth in After Effects  @MotionScience
Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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In this tutorial, Cameron from Motion Science walks you through the process of creating 3D depth in After Effects. Learn how to utilize 3D lights, cameras, and photography to achieve a dynamic depth effect in your motion graphics. Cameron also introduces the concept of film emulation with dehancer and demonstrates how to animate elements like strings to guide the viewer's eye.

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Introduction to 3D Depth in After Effects (00:00 - 00:19)
Welcome and Overview by Cameron (00:19 - 00:45)
Setting up the Composition (00:45 - 01:19)
Introducing the Texture Layer (01:19 - 01:37)
Positioning in 3D Space (01:37 - 02:57)
Adding Photos and Mockups (02:57 - 03:07)
Setting up the Camera (03:07 - 03:44)
Adjusting Precompositions (03:44 - 04:34)
Animating the Camera Movement (04:34 - 05:12)
Incorporating the String Element (05:12 - 07:09)
Color Correction and Tinting (07:09 - 07:26)
Positioning and Layering the String (07:26 - 09:01)
Adding Lights for Depth (09:01 - 12:12)
Enhancing with Ambient Light (12:12 - 14:01)
Film Emulation with Dehancer (14:01 - 15:09)
Final Adjustments and Tweaks (15:09 - 17:57)
Conclusion and Final Preview (17:57 - 18:24)
Closing Remarks and Resources (18:24 - 18:53)
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How to Create 3D Depth in After Effects

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