In this tutorial learn the very basics of what Element3D, from video copilot, what it is, and how to set it up in After Effects. Topics covered in this lesson: 0:15 What is Element3D? 1:35 Example of a simple Element3D scene 1:50 Differences between Element3D and other 3D animation Programs 2:52 Creating a composition and using the Element3D plugin 3:20 Create a solid to place the Element3D effect on. 4:25 How the Element3D plugin works in 3D Space 4:50 Opening the Element3D scene setup 5:22 Tour of the interface 6:19 The Preview Panel 7:00 Importing 3D objects from other Programs 7:40 The Create button 8:27 Reset viewport 8:48 Using the 3D Gizmo controller 9:19 Rotate and Scale an object in Element 9:23 Selection tool 10:30 Scene Materials 11:28 Material Presets 12:18 Applying a material to a 3D object 13:10 Scene Group Panel 13:49 Creating a new Group 15:27 Group Outputs