How to apply light only to a certain 3D text?!

[Lonezz]

Hello,

I've been wondering how I can apply a light to a 3D text in Element 3D.

There is one light which is making the earth brighter on the right side.

But I want to light 3D text also with a light which is in front of that.

I tried different things like Spotlight and environment and stuff but that didn't work

properly because it was giving light to the earth and that is not what I am trying to do.

My goal is it to have a light which is only applied to the 3D text.

I also tried to make an undercomposition but then the 3D text wouldn't even show up.

(Under-Comp: light, element, background)

I know that there is no way to make a light to a certain adjustment layer but can you guys help me out?

I don't know how to make the 3D text more bright. How to create a light which is only affecting the 3D text!

[Dave_LaRonde]

Why not just make the 3D text a little lighter?  Then no light is necessary.

[Lonezz]

In Element 3D you need a light which is pointing at the 3D text so you get that cool looking reflection..

[Dave_LaRonde]

You can always prerender the 3D text.

[Lonezz]

And then add it to the scene as a video?

[Dave_LaRonde · Accepted solution]

lonezz  wrote

And then add it to the scene as a video?

Yup.  Just the 3D text layer, lit the way you want.  Make sure it has transparency, i.e. an alpha channel.  Re-mport, add it to the comp, and life is good.

[Lonezz]

Okay that is not the answer I was looking for.. but still this a solution! Thanks.

[P.M.B]

pre-comp the element layer with the light

[Lonezz]

Like I said.. the text would not show up somehow...