About this software
Element 3D is a GPU-accelerated 3D object plugin for Adobe After Effects that imports and renders 3D models directly inside compositions. It uses a custom OpenGL render engine to provide real-time previews, material controls, reflections, and particle-based object animation.
Target users include motion designers and VFX artists who need faster 3D workflows inside After Effects. Model packs and shader libraries are sold separately as add-on products.
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Video Copilot Element 3D
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Benefits
- Real-time rendering: Renders 3D objects in After Effects using GPU-accelerated OpenGL.
- Import common 3D formats: Supports importing OBJ and Cinema 4D files for use in compositions.
- Material and lighting controls: Provides physically-based materials, reflections, and per-material settings.
- Particle and animation tools: Animates objects as particle arrays and controls auxiliary animations.
- Expandable with asset packs: Model and shader packs are sold separately as add-ons.
Available languages
- English
Support information
- Online documentation: Publisher provides installation and compatibility guides on the product documentation pages.
- Product downloads and updates: Registered users can download installers and updates from the Video Copilot account portal.
- Asset packs and add-ons: Model, shader, and environment packs are available as separate purchases on the site.
- Compatibility specifications: System and supported GPU lists are published in the product specifications pages.
- Upgrade and licensing options: Upgrade paths from earlier Element versions are documented on the publisher upgrade page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Video Copilot Element 3D?
A third-party plugin for Adobe After Effects that enables GPU-accelerated rendering of 3D objects and particle-based scenes directly inside compositions.
How is Element 3D used within an After Effects workflow?
Used as an effect layer in After Effects to import 3D assets, position and animate them in 3D space, and composite results with cameras, lights, and native layers.
What affects rendering performance in Element 3D?
Rendering performance depends on GPU capability, scene complexity, texture resolution, polygon counts, particle numbers, and the use of reflections, shadows, and motion blur.
Can Element 3D import and render 3D models?
Yes; it imports external 3D assets into After Effects for rendering and animation, offering transform, instancing, and material controls without switching applications.
Does Element 3D support materials, lighting, and reflections?
It exposes material and shading controls and integrates with scene lighting and reflections so users can refine surface appearance and composite lighting within After Effects.