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James Cochrane
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Apr 14, 2020 2:41 PM UTC
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Element 3d free?

So does anyone know if you can get element 3d for free somehow with macos catalina? I've searcehd far and wide but haven't found a solution to paying $200 for the plugin. I know it's worth it, but still... 

    Warren Heaton
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    Apr 14, 2020 5:43 PM UTC

    If you're a student, academic pricing is available.  Also, are you familiar with Toolfarm.com?  They put several After Effects plug-ins on sale from time to time, but you'll want to be on their email list.

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    manzikaina_7260
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    Oct 15, 2025 8:07 AM UTC

    ggghh

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    brooks_0785
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    Jun 21, 2025 9:48 AM UTC

    Instead of risking your system and data, it’s better to explore some of the high-quality free plugins offered by Video Copilot itself. Plugins like Saber, ORB, FX Console, and Color Vibrance are completely free, Catalina-compatible, and widely used in the motion graphics community. 

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    Warren Heaton
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    Warren HeatonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Apr 14, 2020 5:43 PM UTC

    If you're a student, academic pricing is available.  Also, are you familiar with Toolfarm.com?  They put several After Effects plug-ins on sale from time to time, but you'll want to be on their email list.

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      Dw95_2
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      Jan 11, 2023 9:41 PM UTC

      Hello, can i ask you please.. where I can get academic pricing for this plugin (Element 3D V2)?

      Thanks 🙂

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      Warren Heaton
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      Warren HeatonCommunity Expert
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      Jan 11, 2023 9:52 PM UTC

      @Dw95_2 

       

      Check with Video Copilot directly or try Toolfarm (https://www.toolfarm.com/info/academic-pricing/).

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      Mylenium
      Mylenium
      Legend
      Apr 14, 2020 4:19 PM UTC

      SRSLY? Do we need to pull out the old analogy of a carpenter paying for his tools or many hobbyists spending way more than 200 bucks a month on other, seemingly less productive things? No offense, but there's really only two ways to see it: If you want it for commercial projects for which you charge your clients, then 200 bucks is a tax-detuctible investment and write-off. If you are only a hobbyist dabbling in AE and don't have the funds, then sure enough you can make do with what AE offers out of the box or have the time to explore other venues like using that quirky, but extremely powerful little program called Blender for your 3D stuff.

       

      Mylenium

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