Element 3D V1.6: Top Features!
March 26th, 2013

Watch in HD on Youtube, and change quality to 720p to see the detail!

Watch in HD on Vimeo!

I was not expecting to make such a in-depth feature video but please check out what is possible with the new World Position Mattes and the fantastic 3D Position Utility. Complete feature list and changes will be posted soon, some features didn't make in this video and will be posted soon!

The theme of this update is better integration with After Effects, better compositing and better control!

Element 3D V1.6 will be available as a FREE update to customers.
To purchase Element 3D please visit our products page!

Andrew Kramer
POSTED:
12 years ago
68 Comments
sowmi
11 years ago
when i create a null object in for my plane its not getting null object linked i get a error too.. my aeroplane is still and the null object alone roration
David
12 years ago
Can anyone explain how to achieve the terrain flyovers such as the "zooming over the water" look seen in the video? Are these stock cg flyovers done out of Vue, composited terrain elements made with displacement maps and rendered out of Max, or are swiftly moving ground elements something that can be done natively in AE?

I would LOVE to learn a workflow on how to do this effectively and make it look realistic! Thanks!
Nesha
12 years ago
No, it seems that generated 3D Null doesn't follow specific part of an object in a object sequence. It just stays on position initially generated. When object moves it just lingers there. Any solution for this?
12 years ago
I just purchase element 3D 1.6. the new features pushed me more to buying it. It's all good so far except the problem with the new generating NULL for which I bought it seem to have a little problem. It does not stick on the object. It only seem to stay on the object when you are using the camera. However, when you rotate the object inside element 3D, the NULL does not rotate with it. Are you guys thinking off working on that or is it something that I'm missing.
sowmi
11 years ago
i have the same problem ... did u get a solution to this problem ?
MalberS
12 years ago
Its just keep getting better and better, but if you get to put FBX into the element OMG!!! to the infinite and Beyond!!!!
Kaih
12 years ago
Hey , this New Update is amazing.
and the Track Works fine.
But how can i generate shadows of a 2d text on a 3d Element with Spotlights ?
is there a Easy Way to Track Text with shadows ?
Thanks
donnell
12 years ago
can anyone help me..i tried to apply a 3d generated null in element v1.6 to an obj and parent my optical flare layer to that null but it doesn't work..what i'm i doing wrong? also how can i make a particular stream like what coming off the wing of air force one like in andrew's video ..i'm new to element and after effects
Trevor Van Vleck
12 years ago
How did you get the Jet fighter to look so real!! Also the plane, all of your 3d models look so good from the 3d model packs. I download or creat mine and they look fine in c4d but than can't compare to yours in element. Should I be adding more packs or textures? Please Direct me to a tutorial or something, thanks sorry if I sound whiny
12 years ago
I love Element 3D.. we need more..
Tobi0688
12 years ago
hello, where I find this gradient texture ?
lunga shezi
12 years ago
Wouldn't it best to just duplicate a 3D model change the orientation of Y axis and use one as reflection. Instead of duplicating the element 3D layer.
12 years ago
Hello Andrew as I look at you training and all that you are doing I can't help but to think wow you have made such a positive impact on the world that your children can grow up being very proud of who and what their father has done for so many! This does not relate to the post but I just wanted to say thank you very much for taking the stand that you have.
cheekylilbasterd
12 years ago
All of a sudden I'm in love with Nulls
If I have any fear of nulls it's just been nullified

What you gonna do when you turn on AE
I'm gonna make some nulls
What do you consider nulls
Nulls Element3D Nulls
12 years ago
The new compositing options couldn't have came at a better time Andrew, thanks for your teams continued work and support.
12 years ago
This is exactly what I needed, thanks so much!!
12 years ago
Thank you Andrew and crew More tools for my creativity.
12 years ago
Thanks again Andrew and team! Love Element 3D!!
Dean
12 years ago
Andrew you are the best, there is no words or actions I can do to thank you enough for this amazing product, Element is a VFX god.
Cameron Frank
12 years ago
Three things:

1. Everything looks amazing, but I think my favorite addition is putting the group number in front of the animation property! So now when I punch 'U' I can tell which group's effect I am fiddling with.

2. I would pay cash money for the landscape folder you have in your model bin.

3. There was that mysterious "Live Camera" effect again that we've seen in passing on other videos. Will that ever be a public preset, or is it just a Kramer workflow upgrade? I just want to know what it does! Maybe an instant camera shake preset? Who knows...

But I love all the additions to Element, keep up the good work, gentlemen!
12 years ago
Ya! That is very handy for me too!
Daluz
12 years ago
"There was that mysterious ?Live Camera? effect !" thats waht I m looking for too! HEY ANDREW PLEASE!
Tom
12 years ago
Loving the new features. Loving Element 3D. Loving VCP. Looks like my evening plans have just been made!
Ben
12 years ago
Thanks AK and team. Patch installed successfully. Hopefully this will also fix some minor bugs I had on the last project. I have to say that support for this product has been fantastic. You have really helped me get some jobs done quickly and easily!
Hector Montalvo
12 years ago
I just installed and the Mac patch did not work, the plug-in is not in the folder. I use the full installer with no problem. Great work.
12 years ago
We'll check it out!
NewDesigner
12 years ago
Element 3D is advancing smartly ! It's an unrivaled software !
12 years ago
hey andrew,
congrats,element 3D has made the benchmark in aftereffects history.well,can the element 3D lovers know the release date of this update??
Westbam
12 years ago
Wow, once again a great improvement for something that was already very awesome. Nice work team, you guys work hard!!
sebastian
12 years ago
When will this come out
yair
12 years ago
andrew you should create a 3d max tutorial to learn how to create a robot transformers from the face, body create a model of the vehicle and robot and robot animation in humanoidesobre body movements and animation of transformation of the vehicle to robot humanoid, the transformers robot is created by more than 300 pieces in Senar hope you can create it in 3d max and not have to buy it
12 years ago
I would like to see a tutorial on how you create the moving backgrounds for the Jet planes and other fast moving objects.
Chad
12 years ago
Agreed.
Gevorg
12 years ago
Wowww!!I am sooooo excited!!
caxum
12 years ago
I would have commented earlier but while watching the video I got so excited I craped my pants. All better now???awesome!
mktnet
12 years ago
from 0:13 to 0:17 I can hear ghosts voices in the background
do you live in a haunted house Andrew?
mike
12 years ago
That's great !
I hope you will add more groups in the next update, it will be perfect !
LJ
12 years ago
Every update is something unbelievably good. AK I think it is time, time for You and VC to make your own video editing stand alone programs and show the big sharks ( Nuke, Adobe and the rest of them ) how is done.
Esmael
12 years ago
You are the best brother
We love you so much !!
Best of the best <3
Steve
12 years ago
Can not even begin to tell you how excited I am with the new utility, "Generate 3D Position". I HAVE spent hours trying to find that 3D point in many projects. Now back to the video and see what else is going to blow me away!!
Adam
12 years ago
Fantastic update! Really helping me out in all my projects!
Brandall
12 years ago
Still no word on the vehicles model pack? Some of us are dying for it!
Redo
12 years ago
Same here. Vehicles and the Landscapes.
james
12 years ago
yes I'd love me some veeehicles too...
12 years ago
OH my god!!!! I could use this so much right now!!!! Any idea when it's coming out? Any change next week? I need to know so I can put my client on a hold
agus
12 years ago
wow... next version element 3d
Daniel
12 years ago
Awesome work! Element v1.6 will be able to generate a null object with the position from a specific part of an object inside a 3D sequence?
Ben
12 years ago
Release Date would be so nice. I could use this in a current project very well today.
12 years ago
Really fantastic update. With the world position pass the list of Element's pain points shrinks dramatically smaller. Any ETA on the release date? Thanks VC team!
12 years ago
Element 1.6 version will run on MAC osX???
12 years ago
woooaw 2 year ago AfterEffects and this time...
Kevin
12 years ago
Will 3D position select work with an animated obj. sequence?
Redo
12 years ago
I think this is a very good question. Ideas anyone?
12 years ago
Any chance we're getting a Create World Null option? I'm unbelieveably excited for the null tools in this, saves me from writing lots of code.

It would be nice if there was a layer selector to link a group to an existing Null.
Kevin
12 years ago
Everyone thanks Andrew because he is the front man, but I want to thank the programmers who made these cool things possible. And thank you Andrew for hiring them.
Klaus Brandenburg
12 years ago
Yeah, thanks to Sergio!!!!
POISON
12 years ago
hi Andrew,

Noticed very nice env map on the red "blocks" (also on the dominoes).
On top of that what reflection is in the editor it's also in the AE viewport after....
So, that new ENV map is a part of the version 1.6 ?

BTW. CANT WAIT FOR THE UPDATE !!!!, checking vcp website 3 times a day
James
12 years ago
jeez a LOT of thought went into the world position pass...crazy cool
12 years ago
Still no release date?
12 years ago
Wow! It's an interesting day ! Element is the best plug in ever!!
anxs220
12 years ago
Will be there shadows in future? (like in elementary script or so)
Thanks!
Trevor
12 years ago
You guys are so awesome!
James
12 years ago
even though this is a free update, I'd like to pay for it anyway...so many cool new features
aronho
12 years ago
cool！I just can???t wait！
Marcel
12 years ago
Where i can find the model of the jet
Alex
12 years ago
Ouaw. This is big. Only one question asked : Landscapes pack to come ? Or Landscapes creation/export tutorial ? Or... nothing ?
al board
12 years ago
You can easily make your own. Watch this:
http://youtu.be/W3bgq3Rjgas
DoomLike
12 years ago
Pure Genious. Really.
12 years ago
Heey A while ago I created this in Element 3D I know the sun is maybe a bit to small but you can watch the core of the earth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_wfT5XD8vs
12 years ago
Hey Andrew!
I would be very exited if the next Version of Element would come up with a real Particel System that is really imitting Particels (so 3d Obejcts) and not just creating them in the First Frame.Something like Particular just with 3d Obejcts!
That would be SO AWSOME!
12 years ago
Love Element , Wish I had cs6 for a 3d tracker though
12 years ago
This plugin is getting so crazy powerful Andrew!!! You are changing vfx!
Luis Martin
12 years ago
Great!!!! when is released????????
Lee
12 years ago
Hey Andrew,
Looks awesome. What's the release date for 1.6?
12 years ago
element just awesome software
ahimanyu
12 years ago
u rocks once again Mr. Kremer
12 years ago
So Nice Andrew I'm A Huge Fan By The Way!!
12 years ago
I was Going To Upload A Video Which Was Full Of Element 1.5 Test But Since This Is Going To Be Released Soon I Will Put More Tests And of course More Fun!!!! This Is A MetroPolitan(Pack)Test Using Element 1.5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcc5qrnWqVo I Hope You Enjoy It
Jake The Muss
12 years ago
Quality!

Just gets better and better
Yaxshi oglan
12 years ago
Andrew Crameri tanimiyan ozunu tanimir bileeettt!!!
Boy
12 years ago
Heey A while ago I created this in Element 3D I was trying the Displacement of objects and tried it with the eath. I know the sun is maybe a bit to small. But you can watch it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_wfT5XD8vs
Andrew Cramerin Ezraili
12 years ago
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Mon Producion
12 years ago
Andrew please come to Sheki ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfibq83Q2pQ