I added a video to a @YouTube playlist https://t.co/uE0MaXKuC6 Space Logo Reveal Made with Element 3D, Orb, and Optical Flares
— Vicky Schroeder (@vickey_video) October 16, 2018
Element 3D is a third-party After Effects plugin developed by Video Copilot. It is a 64-bit plugin that runs in both Windows and MacOS. It is used for importing/creating 3d items and for particle making. It is mostly used for movement style and visual impacts. Element is capable of rendering and stimulating. It utilizes OpenGL to generate images quicker than CPU rendering is presently efficient in. The plugin features physically based shaders, texture mapping, lighting, animating and 3D compositing tools. There are limitations to rendering in OpenGL compared to raytraced rendering, numerous workarounds are possible to assist yield extremely photorealistic outcomes, especially if the workstation is equipped with a high end video card. Element 3d is more restricted in its capability to create scenes from scratch than a full featured 3d program such as Cinema 4d. Professional outcomes, specifically with basic scenes such as logo design fly-ins and animated typography can be attained in a comparatively short time. Just like any 3d program, Element 3d has a learning curve. While easy ideas are simple to attain, photorealism needs patience, practice, experimentation, and a compatible OpenGL video card with at least 2 GB of VRAM.
The plugin includes physically based shaders, texture mapping, lighting, stimulating and Element 3d Video 3D compositing tools. Element 3d is more restricted in its ability to produce scenes from scratch than a full featured 3d program such as Cinema 4d. As with any 3d program, Element 3d has a learning curve.