Skip to main content
ScooterD76
ScooterD76
Legend
December 14, 2018
Answered

3D layers and Layer style

  • December 14, 2018
  • 2 replies
  • 3864 views

Guyyyyssss!

I have some 3D layers rotating around a null- it seems when I apply a layer style (bevel and emboss) the layers revert to their position in the layer hierachy as apposed to 3D space... Don't want to precompose because i need the bevel's highlight and shadow to remain relative... any thoughts?

* in the meantime im working with Bevel Alpha Effect, but the lighting isnt interactive...

    This topic has been closed for replies.
    Correct answer Jose Panadero

    It is an After Effects limitation. Layer Styles in 3D layers avoid them to intersect in 3D space. This also occurs with other types of layers like Adjustment Layers and 3D precomposition when you use track mattes inside them or without collapsed transformations.

    2 replies

    Jose Panadero
    Community Expert
    Jose PanaderoCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    December 14, 2018

    It is an After Effects limitation. Layer Styles in 3D layers avoid them to intersect in 3D space. This also occurs with other types of layers like Adjustment Layers and 3D precomposition when you use track mattes inside them or without collapsed transformations.

    imeilfx
    imeilfx
    Inspiring
    December 14, 2018

    You have to change layer hierchy in your timeline. Probably even if your layers in Z space are violet, blue, green but in your timeline your blue is above violet one. Quick preview of how it works:

    ScooterD76
    ScooterD76Author
    Legend
    December 14, 2018

    imeilfx  wrote

    You have to change layer hierchy in your timeline. Probably even if your layers in Z space are violet, blue, green but in your timeline your blue is above violet one. Quick preview of how it works:

    Thats presicely the problem, the objects need to pass in front and behind. Not a deal-breaker though

    Thanks for the responses!

    imeilfx
    imeilfx
    Inspiring
    December 14, 2018

    Ok. So - no... that will not work that way - but that you already know.

    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices