If anyone is following this tutorial and is having trouble getting the logo to show in color, in the Bevel section in Element, turn on "Use Layer as UV" At 2:24 you will see he has that turned on but doesn't mention it. For me that was turned off in the default settings and took me a while to figure out what was missing. Also if the edges of the logo aren't straight or look wonky check these things: 1. Make sure the logo.png size is 1920 x1080. I had to put the logo in that size in photoshop and save it again. Then use that file to precomp. 2. When you Auto- Trace, check lower the Tolerance and Corner Roundness, to get straighter edges. You can see it when you hit preview before it actually Auto-Traces.

@Eliteguitarschool

6 ай бұрын

My Color is not loading.

@AnnaCelestino-bp8ot

5 ай бұрын

me too!@@Eliteguitarschool

@yayanadityarchive7556

5 ай бұрын

the color still can't come out

@djayprizooo

3 ай бұрын

My colours remain in black

@ce333ar

2 ай бұрын

rep+

Thank you so much. You're a an amazing teacher, calm and to the point. Really appreciate your helping us all out, thank you.

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Man! I cannot tell you how much this helped! You're amazing dude!

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

thank u SO MUCH this was the only tutorial that worked for me, i was struggling with having my diffuse image texture load onto the blank 3d correctly

@SmertimbaGraphics

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

pros brasileiros que asistem o video, FOI O UNICO TUTORIAL QUE DEU CERTO PRA MIM, e olha que texto o after effects e element 3d PAGOS, assisti um caralho de videos que nao deram certos e só me atrasaram, esse ai me salvou

@SmertimbaGraphics

10 ай бұрын

Glad it did, enjoy😁

Another excellent tutorial. Although I can't afford Element 3D so I have to use Blender to get these kind of results. A bit of an inconvenience but it's free. Which is ace for a small business like me. Keep up the good work mate. Love your tutorials.

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the continuous support. I agree, if you are familiar with blender, then you are chilling when it comes to 3d of any kind 😁

@hoolomao

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics In my case why uv mapping repeating the texture (tile) instead of applying as stretched?

simple element 3D tutorial 👍

Отличный урок, спасибо!

Wow, i didn't know that holding ALT and the mouse buttons we can alternate the tools for camera, i always used the C button to alternate, thanks for sharing, great tutorial!!!... Greetings.

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, it speeds up the process a lot, doesn't it😁

@l.llleah

23 күн бұрын

Omg life saver! I was struggling to rotate the camera lol

Very easy to understand and so much learning in this tutorial. Love this .. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@SmertimbaGraphics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I love it!

Amazing video! Very new to this space, so bare with me. But I'm curious if you can achieve this same effect (or similar) by exporting a 3D object created in illustrator? I have a simple logo that I created in Ai but I'm looking to make a short video of it slowly spinning in place.

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

I don't think you can achieve the same effect with built in 3d functionality. You have to build a 3d shape directly in after effects, but if you have a logo in illustrator it would make the creation process a lot easier, you could just import AI file and convert it into a shape.

I have a problem , please help me out. i will be grateful. if i make logo using 3d models like box, cone etc present in create section of element , then that model is able to be saved and imported into 3D element scene . but when i autotrace any image in after effects and then apply video copilot's E3d effect load image on texture map and auto traced mask in mask map and open E3d scene set up and extrude that model in preview and and load texture on that and save it in folder whose destination is Documents/VideoCopilot/Models , then i am not able to import it . the E3d scene shows it, but E3d preview does not show the model but it is showing the gizmo of that folder which contains model . please help me out.if i make logo using 3d models like box, cone etc present in create section of element , then that model is able to be saved and imported into 3D element scene . but when i autotrace any image in after effects and then apply video copilot's E3d effect load image on texture map and auto traced mask in mask map and open E3d scene set up and extrude that model in preview and and load texture on that and save it in folder whose destination is Documents/VideoCopilot/Models , then i am not able to import it . the E3d scene shows it, but E3d preview does not show the model but it is showing the gizmo of that folder which contains model . please help me out.

@SmertimbaGraphics

Ай бұрын

So you mean you can't create custom shapes via auto tracing a layer, but the built-in shapes work fine?

@SANJEEVKUMARGUPTA

Ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics thanks for response. I can make model via auto tracing a layer,and save it but can't import it if i want to use it in another project

@SmertimbaGraphics

Ай бұрын

Try importing a whole project with the model in it, that should work fine I believe

GREAT ONE SIR, I HAD THE BEST LESSON TODAY.

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Great and perfect. Thank you bro 👏

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too

Great tutorial! Thanks!

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Nice way to keep the original color;) I had separated the elements in photoshop to put the colors one by one ^^, keeping in block can you do localize effects? Like rotating just the Burger while leaving the rest fixed?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking of doing that kind of tutorial at first, but then I realized not many people would go through the hustle of layer separations or auto tracing, so I decided to go with a simpler approach 😁 But yeah, separating the layers allows you to have more control over the elements as well as applying textures to them. That could be a video for future. Thank you for the feedback❤

@Porky

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics Thanks lots for this tutorial; I'm learning a lot from you. A tutorial with separated layers with individual effects and textures would be incredible. Cheers.

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊 thank you

For anyone who has the issue of not showing the Texture >> Make sure that the Element 3d version is 2.2.3 Not earlier.

This tutorial has helped me a lot. Used the tips in this for several projects. I have a request. Could you make a tutorial on how to animate the extrusion of a logo. As in the logo is flat, and then it extrudes up while the camera is at the side so the extrusion is visible?

@SmertimbaGraphics

2 ай бұрын

It's a pleasure to hear that😊

thanks so much

yay a tutorial that actually works thanks

@SmertimbaGraphics

4 ай бұрын

Welcome😁

Большое спасибо за урок!

thanks

like this tutorial very much - did i get it right, that i need a additional plugin (named Element 3D?) to create this? where can i find the plugin? thx :-)

@SmertimbaGraphics

9 ай бұрын

Yes, you need a plugin, it's available on official videocopilot website

Excelent video, Thank you

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Nice tutorial!

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate

Very helpful video but how do you spin the logo? I followed the steps but during the final step in camera rotation, my 3D logo doesn't spin correctly can you help me please?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You can make it spin via the element 3d settings, there should be rotation setting in group 1 - particle look

Hi! I have a question. The logo (png file) that I am tracing is a circle ring (like a donut) but when I auto trace in after effects and open in element 3d, it displays the full solid circle (not a donut/torus shape), its just a solid circle. The png file does have the inside ring cut out. Can you assist in how to trace it so it does cut out the inside? For example, think of the letter B in the burger king logo not cutting out the 2 inside holes)

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

I recreated the same scenario as you have described and it worked fine, meaning that it had a torus shape in element 3d. Make sure you when you auto trace the logo your preview is on get it to trace both outside and inside circles using the alpha channel

@McAllenWebDesign

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics Thank you for your reply you are a wonderful human being

Hello, Blessings from Perú, how can i do if i dont have the Element plugin? Im learning After and have y made a couple of animation thanks to your videos, I'd really apreciate it if you help me with this little problem, btw is after 2024

@SmertimbaGraphics

Ай бұрын

It's a separate paid plugin that doesn't come with after effects by default

Hi thanks for the great content however I don’t see “Element” under EFFECTS & PRESETS anymore. Is there another way to do this?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

You've got to install the plugin first

@Kayeng

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics how? where is it downloadable?

cool

great tutorial, but when i searched element in the effects and presets section, nothing showed up, do you know why?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Element 3d is a paid plugin that you need to install in order to have it in after effects

Can you turn these steps into a repeatable action or macro in AE? Does AE have such a thing?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

I haven't heard of it

nice video bro ty

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you

Great video. When I auto trace, it only traces the outer oval, and nothing inside. Please help.

@SmertimbaGraphics

6 ай бұрын

Play around with auto trace settings, you could also auto trade multiple times with different thresholds to add up different areas

Great tutorial, however, when I try to rotate the camera my logo does not rotate on the same axis, it disappears from the camera. It doesn't rotate like yours, could you give me a tip on that

@SmertimbaGraphics

25 күн бұрын

Try doing this instead: add a null object, make it 3d, then parent a camera to the null object, animate the rotation of the null object instead to get a desired angle

My logo remains white, even though I applied the texture. I followed your instructions exactly!

@SmertimbaGraphics

11 ай бұрын

Maybe a mismatch between resolutions

I have followed all the steps correctly. But when I search for 'Element' in the effects and presets search bar it does NOT appear. I would like to add that I did in fact rename it before hand to 'elements'

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

You need to get the plugin for it to show up

@maxblomquist3340

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics How do i get the plugin?

This is so amazing! I have a question! To take it to the ultimate next best level can I share a logo with you?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes sure, send it to my email 😁

@deepansharya1111

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics please add the email in description

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

It should be in the about section of the channel. smertimbagraphics@gmail.com

Thanks for the tutorial, it is great! :D Can this logo be used on websites with the help of Lottie? If you are aware of course... Thanks in advance :)

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm not sure to be honest, try it😁

@MarkoKozlica

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics thank you nevertheless 😎

nice good tutorial

@SmertimbaGraphics

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Hello. I have a doubt. Following your example, when I click on extrude, the logo appears all black. Does not appear in white. It gets totally dark. What could it be?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

You are doing it inside of element I believe, check if environment layer is selected for hdri lighting

You're amazing

@SmertimbaGraphics

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

When I select Custom Layer 1 in Diffuse (in Textures in Scene Setup) following all of the steps, it doesn't show my original texture in the preview window and when I hit apply, nothing changes. I'm using a .png and followed all of the steps exactly as you did in the tutorial. Are there other settings that must be in place for this to work?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

If you did everything as shown it should be working fine. You sure you setup everything correctly before jumping into scene setup?

@_Hoooofy_

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics I did all of the things you mentioned. I also changed my texture image to the same dimensions as my composition but that didn't help either. I may try to uninstall/reinstall element 3-d and see if that solves it. I appreciate your help!

@_Hoooofy_

Жыл бұрын

Reinstall solved the problem! :)

@ParashuRamMychannel

11 ай бұрын

what you reinstalled ? i have the same problem@@_Hoooofy_

@jsun7972

6 ай бұрын

@@ParashuRamMychannel In the Bevel section turn on "Use Layer as UV"

After doing the diffuse >customer layer 1 logo, the colour only shows on the front, the whole extrusion is white. What must be the issue?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

You have to adjust it in further steps so that it appears on the whole logo

@anuraganasane308

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics thanks. i have another issue. when i do the keyframe thing, the logo zooms in and out? why is this?

💖

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️

Hello Guyz......If you are facing a problem with the texture mapping issue.....Just Create a new comp of the same size as the main comp and load the image into the layer section as it is.....and then try to follow the steps as mentioned in the tutorial

The mask path didn't work like compund path in AI, end up the 3D are solid but no "hole".....any suggestion?

@SmertimbaGraphics

7 ай бұрын

Try different tracing settings until you pick up all of the details with the holes included

When I click on autotrace, instead of just tracing the same "logo" layer, it creates another additional layer "auto traced logo" on top of the "logo", and then nothing appears when clicking on extrude. What could be happening? (remember I followed EXACTLY the same steps as you before this)

@SmertimbaGraphics

3 ай бұрын

When auto tracing, there is a check box that says apply to a new layer, uncheck it so it applies the masks to the same layer

Hello all. I am following this tutorial, but when I get the 1.27 create the layer/solid "element" and go to the preset, I cannot get as it is shown, I don't have the "video Copílot" that appears there so I cannot continue with the tutorial SO, Some how can I get that plugin (I guess is one) or help about it to continue with the tutorial.

@SmertimbaGraphics

4 ай бұрын

Hello, you need an element plugin for this tutorial, it does not come with after effects by default.

4 ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics thank you! Where or how can I get the plugin needed?

@SmertimbaGraphics

4 ай бұрын

It's available on videocopilot website, the plugin is not free though

Hello there, nice vid. When i try to put on diffuse, my logo is not showing up, its still the 3d shape, but the logo is not on it, anyone knows why?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you😊 Are you sure you have followed the steps correctly?

@RHAcademy2023

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics im pretty sure, i try it out for like 6 times, do the step by step, click stop in your video also, you know to keep up

@ryze8841

Жыл бұрын

I got the same problem. Did you find a solution for it?

@RHAcademy2023

Жыл бұрын

@@ryze8841 Nope, but i may think it could be the grafic card there dont support it

bit of a late comment but i seem to have followed the steps correctly and when i click extrude it creates all the stuff on the middle/right hand side of the screen but doesnt create my model (stays the same as when i opened the element scene setup). Any ideas?

@SmertimbaGraphics

6 ай бұрын

When auto tracing your layer, make sure it picks up the areas you want correctly, then jump into element and extrude

@SinisterDrG

6 ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics thanks for the response, i followed the tutorial wrong and forgot to pre compose some layers

i didnt have the element effect is that plugin originally from ae, or u just download it?

@SmertimbaGraphics

5 ай бұрын

That's a plugin that doesn't come with after effects by default

When I create mask from AUto Trace it creates a separate solid layer for auto trace mask. And when I go into Element 3D and extrude, nothing shows up. Please resolve this issue ASAP. I have a deadline.

@SmertimbaGraphics

2 ай бұрын

When in auto trace windows, there's a checkbox that says apply to a new layer, make sure it is not checked, then masks will apply to the same layer instead of a separate new one

@slade9989

2 ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics oh. Thank you very much. It fixed the issue. 😊

For some reason my texture layer is not centering on the logo layer. Any ideas why this would happen?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

What is the resolution on the texture?

@LegendOneVisuals

Жыл бұрын

I’m having the same issue, but I’ve done this 4-5 times correctly and love it. For some reason, it’s not centering anymore. I added brand name after Texture_Brandname, then removed the brandname and it centered but stretched it vertically…. Weird.

@LegendOneVisuals

Жыл бұрын

It was the UV checkbox step I missed

diffused doesn't work, make a video for it please

@Eliteguitarschool

6 ай бұрын

Mine to.

Hi when i click diffuse the colors dont apply. Am i doing something wrong?

@SmertimbaGraphics

10 ай бұрын

Can't say for sure, some people have the same issue, try a different logo see if it works

Can we take this file to blender.. or convert the file for blender?

@SmertimbaGraphics

4 ай бұрын

I don't think so, maybe there is a plugin that can import directly from after effects to blender

cant find ELEMENT in effects and presets, any solution for this?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Ай бұрын

You need to install the plugin separately, since it's a third party plugin

Now how do you export this with no background to place in another video

@SmertimbaGraphics

2 ай бұрын

Here's a quick video on how to do that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZ-HtbGAqpnLkag.htmlsi=fJo7-CK171D539Q6

hi trying to follow this tutorial but dont think its free plug in? great video again thanks

@SmertimbaGraphics

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's a paid plugin you need for the tutorial

@R.KHAN86

8 ай бұрын

thanks mate, is there any free preset for the same kind of stuff ?i wanted to make a 3d logo in after effects, got a 2d png file @@SmertimbaGraphics

@SmertimbaGraphics

8 ай бұрын

There are ways of making 3d logo without plugins, but it might not look as good in terms of reflections and stuff. here are some examples: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKphmNCSeMq8m5c.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/mp6Xz8OfirTXeMo.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6KX0Nehd9jgpqg.html

@R.KHAN86

8 ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics thanks buddy, honestly out of so many videos yours are the best, as I said before no skipping and you can achieve what you want, 👏🏼

I need help with the element part anytime i try finding it It doesnt pop up. I dont know if it is a plug in or not

@SmertimbaGraphics

3 ай бұрын

It is a third party plugin

@remen5013

3 ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics what’s the name of the plug in or the link

@SmertimbaGraphics

3 ай бұрын

Element 3d plugin

@remen5013

3 ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics thanks

Hello can you help me . When I click ok after doing all the settings in element 3d the model appears black on after effects composition . Can you help me with this😭🙏

@SmertimbaGraphics

7 ай бұрын

Try setting composition settings to classic 3d

@JetSakii

7 ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics thank you sir

@JetSakii

7 ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics thank you sir😹😹🔥😂😂🔥😂😂🔥🔥😹😹🦖

hellow, why my texture always not fit with the object, and i cant to fit in them. arghhhh

@SmertimbaGraphics

10 ай бұрын

Use a square res texture and tile it

my texture is not loading properly on the 3d, its always smaller, how do I fix it?

@SmertimbaGraphics

3 ай бұрын

Maybe it's low resolution, could be a thing

@ExMonggoProject

3 ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics figured it out, I made the logo as big as the screen and it worked 😅 thanks for the reply

@SmertimbaGraphics

3 ай бұрын

Great😁💯

which version of these after effect sir

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Latest, 2023

Был один затык. Спасибо. Дело было всего в одной кнопке. Orbital Around. Я всё думал, почему объект не 3д. До 2х ночи не спал. С утра стал вникать. 1 кнопка, Карл! СПАСИБО!

i followd the same steps but my logo in not showing when I apply diffuse I've tried five times even i reintall the plugins I've change the logo png file but again same issue its not showing my actual logo when i apply diffuse please help

@SmertimbaGraphics

9 ай бұрын

Honestly I am not sure, have you tried it with burger king logo just to make sure?

@asifsadiq1899

9 ай бұрын

I tried with my own logo i think the logo is no tracing well Can u plz guide me to trace it in a good way @@SmertimbaGraphics

@SmertimbaGraphics

9 ай бұрын

Try using different channels like luminance instead of alpha

@asifsadiq1899

9 ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics lemme try

how do i simply make the logo spin seemlesly?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

You can keyframe rotation in element settings in effect controls, or rotate camera around the logo

@whoismaarty

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics Thank you sir, and any ideas why the bevel texture wont load? im doing it exactly as you but i always have to load it through file because its still white

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Not sure to be honest, maybe different versions work like that🤔

why my logo is not back to back texture?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Could you better explain, I didn't get you

why my texture didn't fit the 3D logo?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Did you check the option for 'use layer as UV'?

I have Adobe After Effects version 2023, But I have animated logo not creating in original color. Please help me 🙏

@SmertimbaGraphics

7 күн бұрын

Do you have element plugin though

@MAbdulQadir-w3p

7 күн бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics Yes I have "Element 3D V2.2" Plug in

@SmertimbaGraphics

6 күн бұрын

That's weird, if you follow the steps correctly it should create a logo with original colors

@MAbdulQadir-w3p

6 күн бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics No. Creating, I have followed exactly these steps, If you don't mind send me your contact number and I will show you video call

Masking is not happening i auto trace it its not happening can u help

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

What part of it is not happening could you explain

@SneakyTomXD

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics after I hit ok after seeing my settings of auto trace i cant see masks they are only avalible in layer but i cant visually see them in video screen

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

Oh, you might have toggle mask and path visibility off, it should be under the preview screen, connected dots icon

@SneakyTomXD

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics omg u are the best

When i do it i get weird spikes in geometry.

@SmertimbaGraphics

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, you've gotta lower it until no spikes are visible

@akashseth4014

3 ай бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics lower where , inside the comp ? .

@SmertimbaGraphics

3 ай бұрын

Inside the element 3d window

I dont have the scene setup in my element effect

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

What Element 3d version are you using?

@mybad9729

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics I use the one from the description

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

@@mybad9729 It should be there, I don't know what the issue might be

@mybad9729

Жыл бұрын

@@SmertimbaGraphics could it be a problem with my settings?

@SmertimbaGraphics

Жыл бұрын

I mean I've never encountered a situation where scene setup could be missing, maybe the Scene Interface setting is collapsed, check that one

thanks

@SmertimbaGraphics

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!