Mastering 3D Reels with Alight Motion 3D Tutorial

Welcome to this Alight Motion 3D tutorial where we dive into the art of creating stunning 3D reels. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned editor, this guide will help you enhance your skills and make your videos pop with professional-grade visuals. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Setting the Stage

First things first, add your image and zoom it to full screen. Head over to the blending and opacity settings and reduce the image opacity to make it blend seamlessly with your background.

Step 2: Adding Text and Grouping Layers

Add a text layer at the center of your image. Select both the image and text layers and group them together. This helps in managing the elements more efficiently.

Text layer addition and grouping

Step 3: Utilizing Null Objects

Navigate to ‘Object and Elements’ and select the null feature. Connect your grouped layers with null one. This will allow you to control the animation smoothly.

Connecting layers with null object

Step 4: Animating with Key Frames

Go to ‘Move and Transform’ and add two key frames. Adjust the first key frame by zooming in on your image using the Z coordinates for a dynamic effect.

Adding key frames for animation

Step 5: Creating Fade-in Animation

Add key frames for opacity to create a fade-in effect. Set the first key frame to 0% opacity, increase to 100% on the second, and back to 0% on the third.

Setting fade-in animation with opacity

Step 6: Adding Text Animations

Add another text layer and customize it with the color gradient of your choice. Apply the ‘Text Transform’ effect with a preset wave right to animate your text.

Text animation with text transform effect

Step 7: Integrating Vector Drawings

Insert a vector shape and adjust its color and stroke settings. Place it beneath your text layer for a cohesive look. Add ‘Drawing Progress’ effect for a gradual reveal.

Adding vector drawing with drawing progress effect

Step 8: Finalizing the Animation

Connect additional images and text layers to new null objects for more complex animations. Adjust key frames and graphs between them for a smooth transition.

Finalizing animation with key frames

Step 9: Adding Effects and Overlays

Apply the ‘Edge Glow’ effect for a vibrant text appearance. Add overlays like ‘Damage Film’ to give your video a professional touch.

Step 10: Camera Movements and Focus

Enable the camera option to adjust focus blur and distance, ensuring your video has the desired depth and clarity.

Adjusting camera movements and focus blur

Conclusion

And there you have it! With this Alight Motion 3D tutorial, you’re now equipped to create eye-catching 3D reels. Practice these steps, experiment with different effects, and watch your editing skills reach new heights.

For more video editing tutorials, explore our guides on blog Page Ranjan Editz:

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