Skip to main content
M
MikeSevigny
April 29, 2026
Answered

Is it possible to reflect lit geometry in the new Advanced 3D renderer?

  • April 29, 2026
  • 3 replies
  • 29 views

I’m wondering if it’s possible to have parametric shapes reflect each other, or if reflections are limited to lights and image-based lighting.

I put together a tutorial on the new realistic reflections in the Advanced 3D renderer, but for this specific case I ended up using a workaround.

      Correct answer Sébastien Périer17107209

      Hi Mike,

      The Advanced 3D Renderer is not using raytracing, so objects reflecting on other objects is not currently supported.

      Hope this Helps,

      Sebastien Perier
      After Effects Quality Engineering

      3 replies

      M
      MikeSevignyAuthor
      April 30, 2026

      Got it. Thanks Sebastien!

      Mike

      Sébastien Périer17107209
      Community Manager
      Sébastien Périer17107209Community ManagerCorrect answer
      After Effects Sr. Quality Engineer
      April 29, 2026

      Hi Mike,

      The Advanced 3D Renderer is not using raytracing, so objects reflecting on other objects is not currently supported.

      Hope this Helps,

      Sebastien Perier
      After Effects Quality Engineering

        K
        Community Manager
        Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        April 29, 2026

        Hi Mike,

        Thanks for the question. I asked the team if they could weigh in on this one. I'll have to ask for your patience while we await a response. In the meantime, I hope the community might respond with a solution. Sorry for the frustration.


        Cheers,

        Kevin


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