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Constructing a Virtual Reality Environment in After Effects

In this chapter you will learn about 3D environment creation options.
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Advanced Provider Ken Geary  6 Lessons ·  20m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese 

Course Description

In this chapter you will learn about 3D environment creation options. You will learn how to use the Create VR Environment tool, as well as how to add lighting and how to animate elements in your 3D VR environment. Finally, you will learn how to render out your 3D VR environment for use in VR video viewers and VR headsets.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore 3D environment creation options available in After Effects
  • Construct 3D VR environments from scratch using the Create VR Environment tool
  • Use 2D assets to build a 3D space
  • Add lighting and animate elements within the VR environment
  • Edit footage inside the VR environment
  • Render out a 3D VR environment for use in VR video viewers and VR headsets

Key Takeaways

  • After Effects offers multiple options for creating 3D environments.
  • The Create VR Environment tool can be used to construct 3D VR environments from scratch.
  • 2D assets can be used to create a 3D space, and lighting can be added to the environment.
  • Elements can be animated within the 3D VR environment.
  • Finished 3D VR environments can be rendered out for use in VR video viewers and VR headsets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this chapter?

You will learn about 3D environment creation options, how to use the Create VR Environment tool, how to add lighting, how to animate elements in a 3D VR environment, and how to render out the environment for use in VR video viewers and VR headsets.

How is the VR environment rendered for viewing?

The chapter covers rendering out your 3D VR environment for use in VR video viewers and VR headsets.

What skills does this course cover?

It covers Adobe After Effects, React VR, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Virtual Reality Scene Generators, and Virtual Reality Modeling Language.

Does the course cover building environments from scratch?

Yes. The learning objectives include constructing 3D VR environments from scratch, as well as editing in the VR environment and rendering out the footage.