All Video Copilot model packs have been designed to work with numerous 3D programs from a single product.

Use them with CINEMA 4D, 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, and of course, the powerful Element 3D plug-in.

Specifics:

• Element 3D 1.6.2 for use with Adobe After Effects
• Rigs are hard-coded into Element 3D only
• Alternate 3D files require third-party 3D software

Please Note GPU Requirements

COMPATIBILITY:

• After Effects CS3, CS4, CS5, CS5.5, CS6, CC, CC 2014, CC 2015
• Mac (10.6+) & Windows

IMAGE FORMATS:

• JPG 8-bit
• PNG 8-bit and 16-bit
• AE Layers can also be used up to 32bpc

GRAPHICS CARD REQUIREMENTS:

• Nvidia & ATI, minimun 512MBs of memory.
• Nvidia GeForce 8800, &9000 Series
• Nvidia GeForce 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600 Series
• Nvidia Quadro FX Series 4000 and better.
• ATI 3870 and better on Windows
• ATI HD Series on Mac

Supported GPU list

RECOMMENDED CARDS:

For ideal performance, we reccomend at least
a Geforce 285 or ATI 3870 with 1GB of VRAM.

C4D FILE SUPPORT:

Requires Cinema 4D R12 and newer to import inside Element.

RENDER FARM SUPPORT?

It is possible to use Element on a network render farm but we do not recommend or support it because inconsistencies of in GPU rendering. Since Element renders with impressive speed on a single GPU it is ideal to pre-render any 3D elements before pushing them to the render farm.

FAQ:

I have a DEDICATED 3D Program why would I need this Plug-in?

Element is designed to be used whenever it will save you time or make your job easier. By working natively inside After Effects, you can make serious changes to your scene like changing materials, adding lights and even animating the camera without the intense re-rendering of traditional 3D.

Element works at compositing speed, which means you can see the final look of your scene while you make changes with virtually no interruptions.

What’s the difference between Element’s RENDER & RAYTRACING?

Element 3D uses fast Open GL rendering instead of the per-pixel Raytracing found in traditional 3D programs. The main difference with Open GL rendering is that objects do not reflect other objects in your scene. However, Element does use Reflection Mapping to generate the appearance of reflectivity without compromising Speed.