Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Stop guessing where your 3D spotlights should go — learn the correct technique for positioning and aiming spotlights in After Effects so your lighting looks intentional and cinematic.
Most After Effects users struggle with spotlight placement because the default setup is counterintuitive. In this tutorial you'll learn a much more reliable workflow for precise spotlight control in 3D space — including how to point your light exactly where you want it and how to adjust cone angle, feather, and intensity for professional results.
Topics include: After Effects 3D lighting, spotlight setup, point of interest, one-node and two-node lights, camera and light rigging, and cinematic lighting in After Effects.
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Stop guessing where your 3D spotlights should go — learn the correct technique for positioning and aiming spotlights in After Effects so your lighting looks intentional and cinematic.
Most After Effects users struggle with spotlight placement because the default setup is counterintuitive. In this tutorial you'll learn a much more reliable workflow for precise spotlight control in 3D space — including how to point your light exactly where you want it and how to adjust cone angle, feather, and intensity for professional results.
Topics include: After Effects 3D lighting, spotlight setup, point of interest, one-node and two-node lights, camera and light rigging, and cinematic lighting in After Effects.
Download my FREE Guide to Mastering Cinematic Motion Design → motionscience.tv/guide
Join Motion Science All Access to get instant access to my courses, workshops, and community: motionscience.tv/mastery
Level Up Your Looks With These Texture Packs:
bit.ly/filmtextures
bit.ly/grungepack
The Music I Use:
bit.ly/epid-sound
Follow Motion Science:
Instagram: instagram.com/motionscience
