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videoprovivek
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April 10, 2025
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After Affects 3D rendering

  • April 10, 2025
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Greetings! 

I am very happy to see the 3D aspect of AE! I have been thinking about subscribing to the full version of Cinema4d. But I have a question about AE. 

Will or does AE 3D have the ability to render photo realistic animations. As a animation hobbyist I love doing "spacesci-fi scenes" with ships, space background, planets etc... OF course Cinema4D handles that many optional renderers. But Does AE render out with similiar level of realism? 

Similiar to RedShift or even the built in Physical Render in Cinema4D ? 

 

Thanks for your help on this ! 

"Live Long and Render Fast" 

    Correct answer nishu_kush

    Thanks for reaching out.

    That may not be possible. After Effects does not focus on 3D workflow. It is mainly a compositing and Motion design application with a touch of 3D. You can create realistic renders in After Effects, but you'll have to rely on a dedicated 3D application to create 3D assets to render in After Effects.

    Hope it helps. Feel free to reach out.


    Thanks,
    Nishu

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    nishu_kush
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    nishu_kushCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    April 29, 2025

    Thanks for reaching out.

    That may not be possible. After Effects does not focus on 3D workflow. It is mainly a compositing and Motion design application with a touch of 3D. You can create realistic renders in After Effects, but you'll have to rely on a dedicated 3D application to create 3D assets to render in After Effects.

    Hope it helps. Feel free to reach out.


    Thanks,
    Nishu

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