Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This tutorial shows how to use an obj sequence to create a dancing 3d character using the Stardust plugin in Adobe After Effects. Additionally we will create physical colliding particles, different texture based materials and a volumetric light.

Tutorial project download - graphicinmotion.com/portfolio_page/stardust-3d-dancer-tutorial
Stardust Plugin - superluminal.tv

Content:

- Import an obj sequnce into Stardust
- Use a animated 3d model as a particle emitter
- Add physics to the particles
- Set up a collider object
- Cache physical simulations
- Create different texture based materials
- Add a volumetric light

Weblinks

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