Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago
Ever dropped a 3D model into After Effects and thought: “Why does this look so flat?” In this tutorial I’ll walk you through the entire process using FREE 3D models (links below), so you can follow along and make your own scenes look like they belong on the big screen.
⬇️ LINKS:
Jeep model: bit.ly/4pO1gGL
Rock terrain model: bit.ly/46m9Qon
HDRI Images: polyhaven.com
🛠️ TOOLS:
Depth Scanner: aescripts.com/depth-scanner
Quick Depth: aescripts.com/quick-depth
BCC+ Depth Map ML: borisfx.com/documentation/continuum/bcc-depth-map-ml
Fast Bokeh Pro: aescripts.com/fast-bokeh
Frischluft Lenscare: frischluft.com/lenscare
ReelSmart Motion Blur (RSMB): revisionfx.com/products/rsmb
BCC+ Motion Blur ML: borisfx.com/documentation/continuum/bcc-motion-blur-ml
Watch next: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvsD3COCWbkphAtZ8h9Bu4sMsXGt0z_38
👉 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL
⏵ instagram.com/sternfx1
⏵ facebook.com/sternfx
⏵ linkedin.com/in/sternfx
🎥 IN-DEPTH TRAINING
School Of Motion: https://som.bz/eran
LinkedIn Learning: bit.ly/linkedin_sternfx
Website: sternfx.co.uk
00:00 - What you will learn
01:16 - Review the comp
04:07 - Flat look using an Ambient light
05:24 - Art Direct Point lights
07:15 - Adding Spotlight and Shadows
11:35 - Using images to light the scene
15:32 - Match colors for non reflective models
17:28 - Adding post effects
Ever dropped a 3D model into After Effects and thought: “Why does this look so flat?” In this tutorial I’ll walk you through the entire process using FREE 3D models (links below), so you can follow along and make your own scenes look like they belong on the big screen.
⬇️ LINKS:
Jeep model: bit.ly/4pO1gGL
Rock terrain model: bit.ly/46m9Qon
HDRI Images: polyhaven.com
🛠️ TOOLS:
Depth Scanner: aescripts.com/depth-scanner
Quick Depth: aescripts.com/quick-depth
BCC+ Depth Map ML: borisfx.com/documentation/continuum/bcc-depth-map-ml
Fast Bokeh Pro: aescripts.com/fast-bokeh
Frischluft Lenscare: frischluft.com/lenscare
ReelSmart Motion Blur (RSMB): revisionfx.com/products/rsmb
BCC+ Motion Blur ML: borisfx.com/documentation/continuum/bcc-motion-blur-ml
Watch next: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvsD3COCWbkphAtZ8h9Bu4sMsXGt0z_38
👉 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL
⏵ instagram.com/sternfx1
⏵ facebook.com/sternfx
⏵ linkedin.com/in/sternfx
🎥 IN-DEPTH TRAINING
School Of Motion: https://som.bz/eran
LinkedIn Learning: bit.ly/linkedin_sternfx
Website: sternfx.co.uk
00:00 - What you will learn
01:16 - Review the comp
04:07 - Flat look using an Ambient light
05:24 - Art Direct Point lights
07:15 - Adding Spotlight and Shadows
11:35 - Using images to light the scene
15:32 - Match colors for non reflective models
17:28 - Adding post effects
