Tutorial 68 - 3 Steps - Import 3D OBJ Models into After Effects Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2014
  • Ever wonder if there was a way to get your 3D OBJ models into your After Effects scene that didn't include a million steps? Well there is, and Alex shows you how to in this short, to-the-point tutorial using 3D ProAnimator.
    To find out more about Zaxwerks 3D ProAnimator visit: zaxwerks.com/proanimatorae
    To watch other awesome tutorials visit: zaxwerks.com/training/
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  • @williammcdowell3718
    @williammcdowell3718 6 лет назад +50

    Title needs adjusting. Zaxwerks Tutorial, not after effect tutorial.

  • @Eyeofnelms
    @Eyeofnelms 4 года назад +77

    so how about doing this without the 400 dollar plugin?

  • @lazythomas_archive7129
    @lazythomas_archive7129 3 года назад +46

    Yeah it's sooo easy. It's as easy as spitting out 375 bucks for something that should be built into after effects

  • @jropstv3158
    @jropstv3158 6 лет назад +195

    so its as easy as paying $375?

  • @anilraju7816
    @anilraju7816 6 лет назад +1

    where did i get the pro animator plug in

  • @nyborgfilms7429
    @nyborgfilms7429 9 лет назад

    i an't use the site and sownload the plugin. the page cannot be found

  • @RobinRBlake
    @RobinRBlake 9 лет назад

    when you applied the materials were those ones you had originally set in the 3d program you used that carried over or are those after effects materials? I would like to be able to import an object that I have made uv textures for, is that possible?

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  9 лет назад +1

      Those are materials that I have set up directly in ProAnimator. You can import an object with UV coordinates, then import the texture map/reflection map/bump map that you created in another program.

  • @joewong4133
    @joewong4133 10 лет назад

    hey bro. so i cant find my 3d object to import to the after effect. i opened the right folder. but there just isnt any file for me at there for me to select. im using 3ds max as my 3d software btw

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  10 лет назад +1

      Hey Joe. ProAnimator doesn't support .max files(3DS Max native files), but it does support .obj files. Export your objects as an .obj file and you should be able to find it. If you're still having trouble, place your .obj file on your desktop so that they're not being hidden in a folder.

  • @SoftwareAnalayst
    @SoftwareAnalayst 3 года назад

    I've imported my 3d model but i can't see it

  • @emirhanceylan3176
    @emirhanceylan3176 8 месяцев назад

    The links in the video description are broken

  • @karlamichelle4946
    @karlamichelle4946 8 лет назад

    do i need version cs6 for this ? cause i have a late version

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад +1

      +karla michelle
      Hi Karla!
      Unfortunately you'll need at least version CS6 to run ProAnimator v8. However we have older versions of the program that work with older versions of After Effects.
      - Alex

  • @V3t3r
    @V3t3r 4 года назад

    I don't have this proanimator thing

  • @iamcarmz8783
    @iamcarmz8783 8 лет назад +5

    you just make my day happy😄

    • @iamcarmz8783
      @iamcarmz8783 8 лет назад +2

      im been finding this in 1 1/2 years

  • @djmisterjon1
    @djmisterjon1 10 лет назад +6

    This is exactly what I sought!
    Really well.
    CS6 is silly to have to remove the 3d model psd

  • @nobody_there_
    @nobody_there_ 3 года назад

    Wich plug-in exactly ? ???

  • @KaaleeraqSemsen
    @KaaleeraqSemsen 9 лет назад +1

    Hello. When I import a 3D file, it's just small and blurred. How do I fix that?

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  9 лет назад +1

      Hey Kaaleraq,
      Do these steps and see which one works:
      1. When importing the 3D file, you'll see a percentage number at the bottom of the import window. It's default is 100% so change it to something much higher if your object is very small.
      2. Fit the camera to your object. In the setup window, you'll find the 3D Preview panel. In there you'll see a menu that says "View". Select that menu and select "Front". This will change your camera to zoom in to the front of your scene.
      3. Make sure that in After Effects your comp resolution is set to 100%.

  • @commentbox123
    @commentbox123 9 лет назад

    can anyone help me.. everytime I import my 3d to after effects the color and the quality is lost its super pixelated!

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  9 лет назад +1

      It sounds like the object your importing is too small. This is why it looks "pixelated" because the polygons aren't enough polygons to make it look smooth. Try to increase the object size in your other 3D program during export or increase the scale of your object in ProAnimator.

  • @alexo4099
    @alexo4099 8 лет назад +3

    hey man that was very useful however how do you make a 3d obj file that's where I am puzzled I don't seem to understand what an OBJ file is

    • @shawnstarr1
      @shawnstarr1 8 лет назад +1

      +alex O you can export an obj from 3d applications like Cinema4d, or maya, or blender, or 3ds max or zbrush.

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад +2

      +alex O Shawn Starr is correct. An .OBJ file is a 3D file format that is widely accepted across the 3D applications community. You can create many objects directly inside of 3D ProAnimator, but if you want something more complicated like a car you can take an object created another 3D program like Cinema 4D or Maya and import it into 3D ProAnimator. You can also purchase 3D models in the .OBJ format on 3rd Party websites and use those inside of 3D ProAnimator.

    • @BiggestHottestGuy
      @BiggestHottestGuy 7 лет назад +1

      I would recommend using blender, it's a free software that is very easy to use

  • @rajushingadiya2860
    @rajushingadiya2860 8 лет назад

    Please tell me sir,
    My after effect have no options of pro animated

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад +1

      +raju 3486 You need to install the ProAnimator plug-in to see the option. You can download the installer here: zaxwerks.com/downloadsoftware

  • @chavezboy3567
    @chavezboy3567 5 лет назад

    Are u using MacBook Air?

  • @patriciabreskovski5456
    @patriciabreskovski5456 9 лет назад

    I'm about to download the trial version but, can I import an obj 3ds max model in AE with its texture?? I really need to get the texture of the 3d object I made in 3ds max and animate it in a video with AE. Thank you in advance.

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  9 лет назад

      +Patricia Bresku Obj and 3DS models can definitely be imported, but the textures have to be reapplied once inside 3D ProAnimator. Does this answer your question?

  • @ewilsonalva805
    @ewilsonalva805 6 лет назад

    for some reason there is no an option zaxwerks on after effects 2017

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  6 лет назад

      Hi ewilson, Zaxwerks is a plugin for After Effects. You get it from zaxwerks.com. You have to buy and install it separately.

  • @austben
    @austben 8 лет назад +1

    Where can i download obj files

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  7 лет назад +1

      Hi Baconfat,
      Sorry for the late reply. You can download obj files for free on sites like TF3DM: tf3dm.com/
      Or you can get some really premium models on sites like Turbo Squid: www.turbosquid.com/
      Cheers,
      Alex Dow
      Zaxwerks

  • @oscarfilms9375
    @oscarfilms9375 8 лет назад

    are you using CS6? CS6 will not import my PS cs6 3d file. Any Idea why?

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад +1

      I am most likely using CS6 for this tutorial, but ProAnimator works in CC 2015 - CS6.
      After effects doesn't import photoshop 3D files. That's why you need to use ProAnimator to import the .obj file into After Effects.

  • @ownermake4433
    @ownermake4433 7 лет назад +1

    awesome the software I- liked

  • @gabrielcortez9699
    @gabrielcortez9699 8 лет назад

    Is this how to do it on windows too? Pz answer

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад +1

      Absolutely. The only differences between Mac and Windows would be the key commands(Windows uses the control key and Mac uses the command key). However in this tutorial I don't use any keyboard shortcuts.

  • @GrimMemento
    @GrimMemento 8 лет назад

    Hey, so I make an obj in maya and export it as an obj. When I import it as an obj using zaxwerks pro animator it looks deformed. any way to fix this?

    • @GrimMemento
      @GrimMemento 8 лет назад

      +Jake Noworyta I import my obj into maya and it looks fine. But when I import it into AE with the Zaxwerks plugin, it looks deformed and is not how I made the obj in maya

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад

      +Jake Noworyta Hey Jake, this is probably due to how you exported it from Maya. Try exporting it as a .3DS model and import it into ProAnimator. Let me know if this works.
      - Alex

    • @GrimMemento
      @GrimMemento 8 лет назад +1

      +Zaxwerks 3D Software This worked. Maybe I just made the geometry poorly but now it is displaying rough edges all over the place.

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад +1

      +Jake Noworyta That's a good guess. Please send the .3DS file to support (at) zaxwerks.com so I can take a look.

  • @tolgad2931
    @tolgad2931 8 лет назад

    Very thanks bro :D I finding this. :)

  • @gothmaniow
    @gothmaniow 8 лет назад

    what version of ae is this?????

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад +1

      +gothmaniow I'm using Adobe After Effects CC(12.2) in this tutorial, but ProAnimator v8 works with CS6-CC2015.

  • @lightwaveofficialmusic
    @lightwaveofficialmusic 3 года назад

    How can we add motion in it?

  • @nyborgfilms7429
    @nyborgfilms7429 9 лет назад

    ohh thanks

  • @kazifaysalahamed7781
    @kazifaysalahamed7781 3 года назад +1

    Use hitfilm pro to import 3D model free

  • @rajubodhasingh5308
    @rajubodhasingh5308 9 лет назад +1

    why you created a camera?

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  9 лет назад +1

      raju bodhasingh To show that you can use an After Effects camera with your ProAnimator 3D Objects. This way you can animate AE layers using the same camera.

  • @diamondguy2057
    @diamondguy2057 7 лет назад +1

    Your AWESOME do you do more youtube if you don't can you please do more!!!

  • @daanthijssen1748
    @daanthijssen1748 2 года назад

    Thanks you, many mutch the handy when modelage 3D modelzilorz

  • @surafeltekle8252
    @surafeltekle8252 8 лет назад

    but how do i export 3d models from 3ds max or others with texture i cant find the solution please help

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад

      You can export a model from 3DS Max by following these instructions:
      1. From the Application menu, choose Export. Or, to export only the current selection, choose Export Selected.
      The Select File To Export dialog opens.
      2. Enter the file name, optionally with the .obj filename extension. If you don’t enter the extension, open the Save As Type drop-down list and choose gw::OBJ-Exporter (*.OBJ).
      3.Click Save.
      The exporter dialog opens.
      4. Set parameters manually, or choose the name of the target program from the Preset drop-down list. Optionally click Map-Export and set map-export parameters.
      5. Click Export.
      During export, a dialog showing progress and the names of exported objects opens.
      You well then use ProAnimator's Material Editor to load in your materials and apply them to your object.

    • @surafeltekle8252
      @surafeltekle8252 8 лет назад

      ok tnx men

    • @surafeltekle8252
      @surafeltekle8252 8 лет назад +1

      and please give us the link

  • @joewong4133
    @joewong4133 10 лет назад

    hey dude. i dont have the zaxwerks option. how do i get it?

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  10 лет назад +1

      You can check out the product here: zaxwerks.com/proanimatorae/index.shtml

    • @joewong4133
      @joewong4133 10 лет назад +1

      Thanks

  • @3DEXPERIENCEYT
    @3DEXPERIENCEYT 9 лет назад

    How can I get the obj to move (by part)

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  9 лет назад +1

      3D EXPERIENCE You can animate your obj by using poses and transitions inside the ProAnimator setup window. Watch this tutorial to learn more about animating objects: zaxwerks.com/training/tutorial90

    • @3DEXPERIENCEYT
      @3DEXPERIENCEYT 9 лет назад +1

      Ok. Thanks!

  • @muhammadzien5817
    @muhammadzien5817 5 лет назад +1

    the most complicated tutorial ever !!!

  • @EDITMODE
    @EDITMODE 5 лет назад +27

    USING A PLUG IN please inform in title next time bro

    • @VisitorOf22
      @VisitorOf22 5 лет назад

      How about you just read the info box....

    • @VisitorOf22
      @VisitorOf22 4 года назад

      @MorgganMobiile How about learn torrents/p2p ...

  • @rjani2375
    @rjani2375 8 лет назад

    Question...when I import my 3ds model, after making the solid and doing everything you did, I don't see anything. It's just black. What did I do wrong?

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад +1

      +R Jani It's possible that you're camera is not looking at your object or your object is too small or too large. Make sure your object is selected in the "Object List" panel and then in the 3D Preview panel go to View > Front. This will align your camera to the front of your scene. If you still don't see anything then select View > Fit Selected Object.

  • @Nickoschannel
    @Nickoschannel 10 лет назад

    in my after effects it hasn't the [Zaxwerks] menu it stops to Utility
    [cracked]

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  10 лет назад +1

      All Zaxwerks plug-ins are sold separately from Adobe After Effects. You can download free demo versions of all Zaxwerks plug-ins here: zaxwerks.com/cgi-bin/download.cgi
      To download ProAnimator, the plug-in that is used for this tutorial, go here: zaxwerks.com/proanimatorae/index.shtml

    • @Nickoschannel
      @Nickoschannel 10 лет назад +1

      Zaxwerks 3D Software thank you

  • @rohansanga3619
    @rohansanga3619 7 лет назад +1

    BRO WHERE can i find more 3D files to use in my project

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  7 лет назад +1

      +Funny Things That Could Happen You find 3D objects on sites like Turbo Squid or by simply googling "obj 3D object".

  • @matthewruiz504
    @matthewruiz504 7 лет назад

    I tried adding in my .obj file but the composition stayed as a red rectangle. Any way I can fix this?

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  7 лет назад

      Hi Matthew,
      When you say you "tried adding in my .obj file" do you mean you ran ProAnimator, clicked "Import 3D Object" and selected your .obj file? If you didn't follow these steps then that's why it's not working.
      Cheers,
      Alex Dow
      Tech Support

    • @matthewruiz504
      @matthewruiz504 7 лет назад

      Yes, I followed all of the instructions, but my solid stayed as a red rectangle. I am using the demo version of your software so I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it...

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  7 лет назад

      No that shouldn't matter at all. Please give us a call and I'd be happy to help.

    • @matthewruiz504
      @matthewruiz504 7 лет назад

      I figured out that my model is in After Effects, but its only a few pixels wide. Any way to fix this?

    • @matthewruiz504
      @matthewruiz504 7 лет назад +1

      And it is on a background that has your logo on it.

  • @tolgad2931
    @tolgad2931 8 лет назад

    I need to full version... :/ Can you help me ?

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад

      +tolga dogan You can download the program here: zaxwerks.com/downloadsoftware

    • @tolgad2931
      @tolgad2931 8 лет назад

      But is this full ? Also i have this problem :( "Zaxwerks İnstall Has Stopped"
      LOOK TO THİS PLEASE:
      i.hizliresim.com/nmN7dV.png

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад

      +tolga dogan This is the full version, but will put watermarks on the final render. This will let you use the program for free to learn it before you have to purchase it.
      Regrading the installation error, this is probably due to a permissions problems. Try following these installation steps for installing a Zaxwerks Plug-in on a windows machines:
      1. Download your Zaxwerks product
      2. Put the zipped file on your desktop
      3. Right click on the file and select extract all
      4. Go into the newly extracted folder and select the Zaxwerks product Installer(it should look like a box with a purple piece coming out of it)
      5. Right click on the installer and select run as administrator
      6. Make sure it is being installed into C:/ Program Files/Adobe/Adobe After Effects (Version Number)/Support Files/Plug-ins
      7. Run After Effects, Create a new comp, create a solid layer, and apply your Zaxwerks product to that layer

    • @tolgad2931
      @tolgad2931 8 лет назад

      Ok thanks, i will try.

  • @sanghoonlim6505
    @sanghoonlim6505 2 года назад

    is this free?

  • @vaIPhone
    @vaIPhone 10 лет назад +1

    helllo nice video what if i already have texture applied bump deffuse ... pls help

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  10 лет назад

      Hi ToraKo,
      If you already have a material applied to the object you can do one of 2 things:
      1. Replace the entire material by dragging a new material onto the object in the 3D Preview window
      2. Edit the existing material in the Material Editor.
      To edit the existing material select the object whose material you want to change, double click on the material that you want to change in the Material Docks and the material will be loaded into the Material Editor. Now you can change the diffuse map by double clicking on the thumbnail picture in the Color channel and select your new image.

    • @vaIPhone
      @vaIPhone 10 лет назад

      can you tell me what plugin i shoud download cuz that one were from ps5 and didnt have texture in this video as you say its easy :)

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  10 лет назад +1

      ToraKo To follow along with this video you should download 3D ProAnimator 8. You can download a free trial version here: zaxwerks.com/cgi-bin/download.cgi

    • @vaIPhone
      @vaIPhone 10 лет назад +3

      nice thank u my friend i appreciateit it :)
      now i will try make a short video how plane (5elements each with own texture) drop payloads in one city :) hope it work
      i see u have a lot of experiance how old are you and what nation ? ?

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  10 лет назад +1

      ToraKo Can't wait to see what you put together.
      The company is 18 years old (Founded in 1996) and we are based in California, United States.

  • @ajrub3466
    @ajrub3466 8 лет назад +1

    Does the zaxworks 3D animator cost?

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад

      +BUDDY BROS Yes it's paid software, but you can try out the demo for free to make sure you like it before you buy it: zaxwerks.com/proanimatorae

  • @schnullertroll4173
    @schnullertroll4173 7 лет назад +1

    And how to animate the car or the character?

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  7 лет назад +3

      Hi Gerhard,
      You would use ProAnimator's built in animation system to animate the car or any 3D model you import. You can learn how to animate objects in 3D ProAnimator with this tutorial from the owner himself: zaxwerks.com/training/tutorial90

  • @thefatwhiteelephant1350
    @thefatwhiteelephant1350 7 лет назад

    Thank god theres a freetrial

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  7 лет назад

      Absolutely! You can try any of your products for free. It's just like test driving a car, you have to know it's the right one for you.

  • @curtiswiensresume
    @curtiswiensresume Год назад

    Starts at 1:11

  • @yjonesy
    @yjonesy 4 года назад +1

    1:13 to jump into, without blaaaaablaaaa

  • @valerianarancio333
    @valerianarancio333 3 года назад

    This guy was funny.

  • @ankapetkova8082
    @ankapetkova8082 6 лет назад

    Bah: this does not work in AE CC2017, constant error messages about FORCED_RERENDER nevermind what OBj file I select...useless, sorry + "very easy solution" JUST for 400+ EUR?!?!?!?! - downvoted, sucks!

  • @OWmofat
    @OWmofat 8 лет назад

    no such thing as zaxwerks in the effects drop down, cc 2015.

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  8 лет назад

      Zaxwerks ProAnimator is a 3rd party plug-in that you download and install. Download your free trial here: zaxwerks.com/downloadsoftware

    • @OWmofat
      @OWmofat 8 лет назад +1

      +Zaxwerks 3D Software ty man

    • @shonokinx4330
      @shonokinx4330 7 лет назад +5

      So that would actually be extra steps.

    • @mreclecticguy
      @mreclecticguy 7 лет назад +1

      And a whole lot of extra money : (

    • @claudiajohnson1081
      @claudiajohnson1081 7 лет назад +1

      It definitely seems like a lot at first, but it pays for itself so quickly. I'm making a ton of money with proanimator.

  • @Jericho93py
    @Jericho93py Год назад

    Thanks God for Andrew Kramer and his software, "videocopilot - Element 3D"

  • @riki4644
    @riki4644 2 года назад

    blender

  • @zuuemudz
    @zuuemudz 9 месяцев назад

    so basically hes selling his software.

  • @RabidArtists
    @RabidArtists 3 года назад +3

    How come the positive comments sound like they were bought from a foreign bot farm? Not cool man, just update your title, no one likes a bait & switch.

  • @zaxwerks
    @zaxwerks  7 лет назад +1

    For everyone watching, you can get 40% off ProAnimator for the next 5 days! Hurry! Use code TUBE40 in your shopping cart. Shop here: zaxwerks.com/proanimatorae

  • @theforeignlegion7836
    @theforeignlegion7836 4 года назад

    Lmao no

  • @user-50fvi58djr0
    @user-50fvi58djr0 5 лет назад

    Dislike for not telling about PLUG IN for 375$

  • @theanthill22
    @theanthill22 2 года назад

    Only $300?? Hahhahhahahahaaa

  • @NonStopFails
    @NonStopFails 7 лет назад

    So gay... a tutorial on how to buy some more software

  • @itstroublez
    @itstroublez 3 года назад

    it’s a dislike from me

  • @nyborgfilms7429
    @nyborgfilms7429 9 лет назад +1

    i an't use the site and sownload the plugin. the page cannot be found

    • @zaxwerks
      @zaxwerks  9 лет назад +1

      +20pfm swedish radio Our site was under construction last night. Use this link now to go to the download page: zaxwerks.com/downloadsoftware