Manufacturer Part Number: RDESIGNBUNDLE 3D Reflector 2 (for After Effects)
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Adding reflections to existing scenes takes just a few clicks. DESCRIPTION
Reflect On This
After Effects can do so much, but you couldn't do reflections easily. Until now. Use Reflector to quickly enhance your scene with reflective surfaces. It's as easy as picking a surface (a floor, a wall, a ceiling) and applying the Reflector effect. One additional click will update your scene for reflections.Reflector will work with 3D text, pictures, and movies. Most effects in your scene will be reflected as well. Need a mirror? Use Reflector. Want to simulate a hard wood floor? Use ReflectorFalloff
There are many surfaces that don't fully reflect the items above it. For example, hardwood floors reflect, but only to a point. The further away from the floor an object is, the less it reflects. You can simulate such an effect with the Falloff parameters in Reflector. Set the Falloff Starting Point and Distance, then select the Falloff checkbox. Update your scene to see the effect. Vampires
There will occasions where you don't want every layer to show up in your reflective surface. Sometimes it's for a desired effect (like the Vampire image below). Other times it's because a layer just doesn't look right in the reflected area. The Hide 2D Layers parameter takes care of many distracting layers, but there may be 3D layers that need hiding has well. If you hide the parent of a bunch of layers, all of the children will be hidden as well. Tips and Tricks
Here are a few details that could help you understand how Reflector works. - The Reflector Comp - When you press the Update button, Reflector creates a duplicate of your Comp, modifies the duplicate, and adds it as the last layer in your Comp (hidden). Reflector uses (and requires) this Comp in order to calculate the reflection image. If the Reflector Comp is missing, you'll see a checkerboard. Click the Update button to regenerate the Reflector Comp.
- Update - Whenever your scene changes (you move a 3D layer, you add a light, you change the camera, etc.), you'll need to click the Update button again. Otherwise, the reflection may not match your scene. In other words, keep your Reflector Comp in sync with your main Comp by pressing the Update button. It's a good idea to do this before rendering your final scene.
- Reflecting Zaxwerks 3D - When you first apply Reflector, the Hide 2D Layers option is checked, so your Zaxwerks layers (Invigorator, ProAnimator, 3D Flag, 3D Layer/Grid Warp) may get hidden initially. Uncheck the Hide 2D Layers option and click the Update button to see the Zaxwerks layers reflected.
- Dense Floors - If the reflection doesn't look sharp, or it has jaggies, you may want to create a denser floor. For example, if you floor is 500x500 pixels at a scale of 100%, you can make it more dense by changing it to 2000x2000 with a scale of 25%. This keeps the floor the same size, but increases the number of pixels Reflector has to work with.
Limitations
While Reflector works with most of your existing scenes, there are a few caveats. - In order to calculate reflections, we create a duplicate Comp and move the camera. We do our best to keep the integrity of the scene, but this operation may cause the reflections to not look right if the camera is animated in a non-standard way. Note that keyframed cameras and cameras animated with expressions should work.
- Only After Effects 3D planes can be reflective. Make sure you apply Reflector to 3D planes (images, movies, solids, etc.).
- Most effects applied to your layers will show up in reflections, but some may not, or may not look right.
- Adjustment layers may or may not look correct.
- Due to how reflections are calculated, some reflections may not look perfectly lined up. Use the Adjust X/Y parameters to correct any alignment issues.
- Since we move the camera in the duplicated Comp, some undesired objects may show up in or block the reflection. Use Vampires to hide unnecessary or unwanted layers.
- You cannot have reflections of reflections, but you can have multiple reflected surfaces in a single Comp.
Limitations of Reflector with other Zaxwerks 3D products This section refers to Zaxwerks 3D plug-ins, including: - ProAnimator
- Invigorator PRO and Classic
- 3D Flag
- 3D Warps
Zaxwerks 3D plug-ins are usually applied to 2D AE planes. If you check the "Use Comp Camera" checkbox, the 3D image will integrate into your 3D AE scene. Therefore, you can use Zaxwerks 3D products with Reflector. However, be aware that since you apply the effects to 2D layers, you'll need to uncheck the Hide 2D Layers parameter. Use Vampires to hide other 2D layers. Also, note that Falloff doesn't work with Zaxwerks 3D products. This is due to how we calculate Falloff. EXAMPLES HERE - http://zaxwerks.com/reflector/examples.shtml DOWNLOAD TRIAL HERE - http://zaxwerks.com/cgi-bin/download.cgi?platform=Mac&product=3D%20Reflector%20for%20After%20Effects REQUIREMENTS
- These plug-ins work in Adobe After Effects.
- Macintosh
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 through CS6
- Intel Mac required.
- Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6, 10.7 or higher.
- Windows
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 through CS6
- Pentium 4 or better
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.
3D Serpentine 2 (for After Effects)
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3D Serpentine brings big-time 3D effects to Motion Graphics and Video artists. Creating 3D noodles, also called path extrusions, is no longer difficult nor time consuming. Now you can do them live, right inside of Adobe After Effects. DESCRIPTION
Create 3D paths in After Effects and let Zaxwerks 3D Serpentine bring the paths to life! If you know how to make a 3D path in After Effects you can create fanciful 3D noodles with the 3D Serpentine plug-in. Create cool 3D effects like moving film strips, shooting stars, animated marquee signs, swirling tubes, winding helixes, twisting extruded text, arrow pointers and self-tying ribbons. 3D Serpentine Details Start by drawing a three-dimensional path in After Effects. 3D Serpentine will use the path as a guide and extrude a shape such as a circle, star or rectangle along this guide path to create a 3D noodle. As you edit the AE path the noodle changes shape to match. The position of the noodle can be animated along the path to create unwinding movie film, shooting stars and many other effects. It’s almost like drawing a 3D stroke along the path, but in this case instead of a simple stroke a real 3D object is created which responds to lighting and can be textured and color-mapped. Auto-Orient
Powerful Zaxwerks-only auto-orientation technology insures that the 3D objects look good at all points along the path and don’t suffer from the twists and distortions that most other 3D programs have. Cross Sections
For instant feedback, basic cross section shapes are included such as stars, rectangles lines and circles; but you can also use AE’s drawing tools to create any cross section you wish, even ones with multiple parts End Cap Control
End cap controls give you instant pointed, beveled, rounded or domed ends. Importing Custom Head and Tail Objects
Head and Tail objects can be imported from Zaxwerks ProAnimator or Invigorator, enabling you to use any 3D object as the beginning or end of the noodle. Materials and Lighting
Noodles can be colored by an image or movie. They can be rendered in solid, cartoon, wireframe and hidden line styles. Bump and reflection maps can be used to give the objects texture and brilliance. All 3D Serpentine objects respond to the After Effects camera and lighting. EXAMPLES HERE - http://zaxwerks.com/3dserpentine/examples.shtml DOWNLOAD THE TRIAL VERSION HERE - http://zaxwerks.com/cgi-bin/download.cgi?platform=Mac&product=3D%20Serpentine REQUIREMENTS
- These plug-ins work in Adobe After Effects.
- Macintosh
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 through CS6
- Intel Mac required.
- Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6, 10.7 or higher.
- Windows
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 through CS6
- Pentium 4 or better
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.
3D Flag AE 2 (for After Effects)
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Turn your images into flags, pennants, and banners. DESCRIPTION
Create Graceful Flags
The Zaxwerks 3D Flag plug-in can turn any picture or movie into a realistic flag animation. It is easy to use and add a very professional look to your videos and graphics.One click adds a flag to your project. Another click adds a flagpole to hang it from. Keyframe the flagpole to wave the flag back and forth. Keyframe the wind to create gusts, breezes or hurricanes! When you want a very special introduction or backdrop, nothing makes it look more special than a majestic flag. If a standard flag just won't do the trick, you can create a flag of pretty much any shape you want. HIGHLIGHTS - For Adobe After Effects CS3 through CS6, and Apple Motion 3 and 4
- Turn your images into flags, pennants, and banners
- Use the Flag Editor to display the animation in real-time
- Make your flag starched or elastic, thin or tall
- Control wind speed, wind direction, and gravity
- Creating multiple versions for your scene is a snap
- Animate your flagpole for further realism
3D Flag can generate realistic flags, banners, and pennants within Adobe After Effects or Apple Motion and Final Cut Pro. You can use any layer (image, movie, animation) to color the flag and determine its shape. You may also choose from a variety of included flagpoles or add your own. Customizing how your flag moves is easy. Not only can you animate the flagpole, you may set Wind Speed and Direction or specify Gravity. The flag itself can be stiff or limp, depending on the parameters set in the 3D Flag Editor. Whether you're looking to create a flag high atop a pole, abanner hanging from a window, or a dramatic background image, 3D Flag can generate the imagery you're looking for. (MORE - http://zaxwerks.com/3dflag/details.shtml) - Flag Images and Shapes
- Flagpoles
- Pole Animation
- Choosing Different Cloths
- Wind and Gravity
- Integrating Flags Into Your 3D Scene
FREE TRIAL - http://zaxwerks.com/cgi-bin/download.cgi?platform=Mac&product=3D%20Flag%20for%20After%20Effects REQUIREMENTS
- Macintosh
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 - CS6 (for the AE plug-in)
- Host: Apple Motion, 3, and 4 and Final Cut Pro 6 and 7(for the Motion/FCP plug-in)
- Intel Mac ONLY
- For After Effects CS6, turn off the Disk Cache feature in After Effects to avoid update issues.
- Mac OS X 10.5.8 (must use After Effects CS5 - CS6)
- Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7 can use After Effects CS3 - CS6.
- Windows
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 - CS6 (for the AE plug-in)
- For After Effects CS6, turn off the Disk Cache feature in After Effects to avoid update issues.
- Pentium 4 or better
- Windows XP service pack 2 or Windows Vista
- Quicktime 7.4 or higher
3D Layer Tools 2 (for After Effects)
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Rotate, move, and scale many layers at once with ease and flexibility. DESCRIPTION
Take Control
Zaxwerks Layer Tools is an exciting set of plug-ins that enables the motion graphics artist to do things to 3D layers that are usually very difficult and time consuming. Layer Tools solves the problems facing Photoshop users who try to turn their Photoshop layers into 3D only to have the design fall apart due to perspective. Layer Tools solves the problems faced by motion graphic artists who need to create perfect match-frames between 3D animation and 2D movie footage. Layer Tools enables you to rotate, move and scale many layers at once with an ease and flexibility that hasn't been available before. HIGHLIGHTS - For Adobe After Effects CS3 through CS6
- Extremely useful tools for compositors and motion graphics artists
- Move layers in Z without changing their screen size
- Turn Photoshop layouts into 3D without ruining the look
- Push back portions of a mosaic image while keeping the perspective intact
- Make any 3D layer exactly fit the comp window
- Rotate, move and scale any set of selected AE 3D layers, without adding nulls, parents or collapsing transformations
MORE PRODUCT DETAILS - http://zaxwerks.com/layertools/details.shtml FREE TRIAL - http://zaxwerks.com/cgi-bin/download.cgi?platform=Mac&product=3D%20Layer%20Tools%20for%20After%20Effects REQUIREMENTS
- Macintosh
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 - CS6.
- Intel Mac Only
- For After Effects CS6, turn off the Disk Cache feature in After Effects to avoid update issues.
- Mac OS X 10.5.8 (must use After Effects CS5 - CS6)
- Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7 can use After Effects CS3 - CS6.
- A video card that supports floating point calculations.
- Windows
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 - CS6.
- Pentium 4 or better
- For After Effects CS6, turn off the Disk Cache feature in After Effects to avoid update issues.
- Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
- A video card that supports floating point calculations.
3D Warps 2 (for After Effects)
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Twist. Bend. Bulge. DESCRIPTION
Twist. Bend. Bulge.
The 3D Warps package contains two powerful plug-ins: 3D Layer Warp and 3D Grid Warp. 3D Layer Warp lets you take existing AE layers and deform them in many ways. Twist them along any axis. Bend a layer around itself. Add arbitrary dimension with a displacement map. 3D Grid Warp provides the same warping controls as 3D Layer Warp in addition to a crisp grid generator. Select your grid style and set your line colors. Animate the lines and the warping parameters to create fantastic backgrounds for your motion graphics. Advanced material, lighting, and camera controls allow you to create dramatic scenes with ease. HIGHLIGHTS - For Adobe After Effects CS3 through CS6
- Add a true third dimension to your flat artwork
- Generate colorful grids in multiple styles
- Do page curls, water ripples, and wrapping spheres
- Combine warps to build infinite contours
- Animate the settings to create moving shapes
- Integrate your warped shapes into your After Effects scene
3D Layer Warp deforms your After Effects layers using a variety of warp styles. You can combine multiple warps to create an infinite number of shapes. You can use any layer (image, movie, animation) to color the warp and determine its shape. You can also use a displacement map to apply user-defined warping.3D Grid Warp also deforms layers, but it has a powerful grid generator that you can use to create a variety of grid styles. You can also overlay (or underlay) a color map for additional effects. FREE TRIAL - http://zaxwerks.com/cgi-bin/download.cgi?platform=Mac&product=3D%20Warps REQUIREMENTS
- Macintosh
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 - CS6.
- Intel Mac Only
- For After Effects CS6, turn off the Disk Cache feature in After Effects to avoid update issues.
- Mac OS X 10.5.8 (must use After Effects CS5 - CS6)
- Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7 can use After Effects CS3 - CS6.
- A video card that supports floating point calculations.
- Windows
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 - CS6.
- Pentium 4 or better
- For After Effects CS6, turn off the Disk Cache feature in After Effects to avoid update issues.
- Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
- A video card that supports floating point calculations.
The Werks 2 (for After Effects)
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Glints, Gradients and Glows DESCRIPTION
Three Plug-ins - Infinite Looks The Werks Vol. 1 is a set of three plug-ins for creating beautiful Glints, Gradients, and Glows. Each plug-in is packed with features not available anywhere else. As with all Zaxwerks products speedy workflow is combined with flexibility. Many, many presets are included for instant productivity. - Glintwerks creates multi-colored traveling glints of light that move across your image.
- Gradientwerks is a powerful tool for creating beautiful gradients for backgrounds and text.
- Easy Glow is the fastest and easiest way to make your images glow.
HIGHLIGHTS - For Adobe After Effects CS3 through CS6
- Generate complex gradients with a variety of shapes
- Create in-glows, out-glows, and pop-glows with one click
- Add multi-colored traveling glints to your text and images
- Interactively change parameters for live updating
- Use gradients to create glows you've never seen before
- Animate your styles to add dynamic motion to your scenes
The Werks Vol. 1 is a suite of plug-ins that allow you to enhance your images and motion graphics. Using Glintwerks or Easy Glow, you can make your images pop by highlighting the important portions. Gradientwerks is a world-class plug-in for generating several types of gradients. Used separately or in combination, The Werks Vol. 1 gives you powerful tools for making your images stand out. The Werks Vol. 1 - Target Masking
- Mask Processing
Glintwerks - Use Gradients as Glints
- Custom Wipes
- Textured Glints
- Displace Glints with Textures
- Glowing Glints
Gradientwerks - Advanced Gradient Editor
- Phase Shifting
- Scale Repeats
Easy Glow - Glow Styles
- Glow Color From
FREE TRIAL - http://zaxwerks.com/cgi-bin/download.cgi?platform=Mac&product=The%20Werks%20for%20After%20Effects%20-%20Vol%201 REQUIREMENTS
- Macintosh
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 - CS6.
- Intel Mac Only
- For After Effects CS6, turn off the Disk Cache feature in After Effects to avoid update issues.
- Mac OS X 10.5.8 (must use After Effects CS5 - CS6)
- Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7 can use After Effects CS3 - CS6.
- A video card that supports floating point calculations.
- Windows
- Host: Adobe After Effects CS3 - CS6.
- Pentium 4 or better
- For After Effects CS6, turn off the Disk Cache feature in After Effects to avoid update issues.
- Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
- A video card that supports floating point calculations.
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