Compatible with CS5, CS5.5, CS6, and early CC versions.

Users can import models in or Cinema 4D (C4D) formats. The internal Scene Setup interface allows for material editing, lighting adjustments, and environment mapping without leaving the After Effects environment. Once in the timeline, 3D objects respond to native After Effects lights and cameras, allowing for seamless integration with 2D elements. Download and Support

Color Vibrance: Windows Vista + (Windows 7 requires Service Pack 1) Mac OS X 10.7+ Requires Adobe After Effects CS5+ GPU Required. Video Copilot Element 3D V2.2.3 - Video Copilot

Element 3D is an OpenGL-based particle system that allows users to import and animate high-resolution 3D models directly within Adobe After Effects. Unlike traditional ray-trace renderers, version 1.0.345 utilizes your Mac's GPU to provide near-instant feedback, making it ideal for motion graphics and VFX.

The V1.0.345 update specifically introduced several optimizations to the core engine:

Fixed bugs related to scale normalization and improper anchor point positioning. Mac OSX Compatibility & System Requirements

At least 1GB of Video RAM is recommended for handling high-resolution textures. Workflow Integration

remains a landmark update for After Effects users on Mac OSX, representing a critical stabilization and feature-enhancement phase for the original real-time 3D engine . This specific version was released to address early performance bottlenecks and introduced high-fidelity rendering options that cemented Element 3D as an industry standard. Overview of Element 3D V1.0.345

A new mode for smoother outlines on complex shapes and high-resolution models.

For peak performance on Mac OSX, Video Copilot recommends the following: Mac OS X 10.7 or later.