In the first tutorial in our Superhero landing series, we begin by creating a digital rooftop using the all new Roof Toolkit!

• Use the Roof Pack to create a digital set extension!
• Add Smoke and composite greenscreen footage
• Insane workflow tips for Element 3D
• Outside Global Illumination-style Lighting
• Aux Channel tips
• Physical Shader tips and Ground Reflections

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Alternate Files

Rooftop Toolkit - OBJ
Rooftop Toolkit - JPG
Rooftop Toolkit - PNG

Element 3D V2.2 Now Available!
Element 3D V2.2 is now available and free to V2 users!

Top Features:

• Group Symmetry Creation Mode
• Dynamic Group Folder Reflections
• Matte Reflection Mode
• Updated UI with speed improvements
• Matte Shadow with Alpha Channel
• Improved material visibility options
• Save Group Folder as E3D file
• Export OBJ Utility
• Improved C4D support file support with animation
• Randomized Raytrace samples for multi-pass motion blur

Video Copilot Plug-ins updated for Adobe CC 2015
Element 3D V2.2 (V2.2 required for CC 2015)
Optical Flares
Heat Distortion
Element 3D V1.6

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In this tutorial we'll create a Classic Car 3D title using our new plug-in Element 3D V2!

Tips in this Tutorial

• Extruding Text & Adjusting Bevels
• Outline Bevel mode for creating Emblems
• Dynamic Reflection Modes
• Create fake car paint flake material.
• Tips for adjust render quality

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If you own Element 3D V2, be sure to download and install latest version!
Download & Update info V2.0.7

Tutorial Assets:

Download Noise Texture for Car paint

Link to Great Vibes Font

Element 3D V2 just came out this week and we've already been working with customers to make the plug-in better with this latest patch! Big Shout out to our development team for the fast turnaround!

Check out Element 3D V2:
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Customers who have purchased V2:
Login and download V2.0.2 Patch!

PATCH DETAILS:

• Mac firePro GPU Support
• Fixed UI preview.
• Fixed Error on Scene Setup
• Fixed incorrect texture sizes on retina Macs.
• Fixed incorrect Aux channel position on sub meshes.
• Fixed Scene Setup on Windows 7 without SP1.
• Fixed wrong VRAM display on Mac.
• Fixed crash on comp with over 8 lights.
• Fixed texture size warning
• Fixed Model Search on Mac

In version 2, we've added a ton of new features, like Shadows and dynamic reflection maps and even deform options! I'm working on several tutorials for next week now that I finally got a full night sleep! Until then you can check our E3D V2 help files to guide you on your way!

Customer Support:
As always, if you have any support questions please contact us so we can help you! We're dedicated to making the plug-in work for you!
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Element 3D V2 is Now Available!
We've been working on this plug-in for almost 2 years and we're excited to release it! I've had to keep quiet for so long and now I can't wait to show you what is possible!

Top Features:

• Shadows and Improved Ambient Occlusion
• Dynamic Reflection Maps
• 3D Noise and Deform tools: Bend, Twist and Taper
• Aux Animations for controlling animation inside of AE
• Per-Material Transfer Modes
• Per-Material Wireframe
• Sub Surface Scattering Materials
• New Bevel tool for beveling edges
• Brand new Interface with dozens of improvements
• And many more!

Check it out Now!

NOTE: Be sure to update your graphics card drivers for best performance!

V2.01 UPDATE: FirePro GPUs on mac are now fully compatible, please re-download!
We found a few bugs after launch and fixed them!

• Fixed error when OpenGL device was not OpenCL compatible.
• Fixed error when using model search on Mac.
• Fixed error when using group folders as 3D replicators.
• Fixed rendering errors with FirePro cards.
• Fixed error when opening Scene Setup on Mac