3D Logo with Original Colors Tutorial in After Effects | Element 3D Plugin Logo Animation

In this tutorial I show you how to create 3d logo with original colors in after effects using element 3d plugin. This is by far one of the most efficient and easiest ways to create a 3d logo that has original colors and look. This method can be applied to any logo, it is super simple, just follow me step by step and create your own 3d logo animation. This tutorial also includes the following: 3d logo with original colors tutorial in after effects, element 3d plugin logo animation, 3d logo animation, 3d logo original colors, after effects 3d logo animation, after effects logo animation, after effects element 3d, element 3d logo after effects, after effects 3d logo tutorial, element 3d logo animation tutorial, how to 3d with element 3d, easy 3d logo, simple 3d logo, reflective 3d logo, element 3d after effects, smertimba graphics, motion graphics, motion design, 3d, logo, animation, adobe, after effects tutorial.
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[@jsun7972]

If anyone is following this tutorial and is having trouble getting the logo to show in color, in the Bevel section in Element, turn on "Use Layer as UV" At 2:24 you will see he has that turned on but doesn't mention it. For me that was turned off in the default settings and took me a while to figure out what was missing. Also if the edges of the logo aren't straight or look wonky check these things: 1. Make sure the logo.png size is 1920 x1080. I had to put the logo in that size in photoshop and save it again. Then use that file to precomp. 2. When you Auto- Trace, check lower the Tolerance and Corner Roundness, to get straighter edges. You can see it when you hit preview before it actually Auto-Traces.

[@Eliteguitarschool]

My Color is not loading.

[@AnnaCelestino-bp8ot]

me too!@@Eliteguitarschool

[@yayanadityarchive7556]

the color still can't come out

[@djayprizooo]

My colours remain in black

[@ce333ar]

rep+

[@loadedmultimedia]

Thank you so much. You're a an amazing teacher, calm and to the point. Really appreciate your helping us all out, thank you.

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

I appreciate that!

[@alitavakolifard1317]

Man! I cannot tell you how much this helped! You're amazing dude!

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

My pleasure

[@pwuuh]

thank u SO MUCH this was the only tutorial that worked for me, i was struggling with having my diffuse image texture load onto the blank 3d correctly

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

You're welcome!

[@icvideoservices]

Another excellent tutorial. Although I can't afford Element 3D so I have to use Blender to get these kind of results. A bit of an inconvenience but it's free. Which is ace for a small business like me. Keep up the good work mate. Love your tutorials.

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thanks for the continuous support. I agree, if you are familiar with blender, then you are chilling when it comes to 3d of any kind 😁

[@hoolomao]

@@SmertimbaGraphics In my case why uv mapping repeating the texture (tile) instead of applying as stretched?

[@ilovelogo]

Отличный урок, спасибо!

[@Totorus]

Wow, i didn't know that holding ALT and the mouse buttons we can alternate the tools for camera, i always used the C button to alternate, thanks for sharing, great tutorial!!!... Greetings.

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thank you! Yeah, it speeds up the process a lot, doesn't it😁

[@ShahadatKhan-ze1lr]

Very easy to understand and so much learning in this tutorial. Love this .. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@henriquehuff737]

pros brasileiros que asistem o video, FOI O UNICO TUTORIAL QUE DEU CERTO PRA MIM, e olha que texto o after effects e element 3d PAGOS, assisti um caralho de videos que nao deram certos e só me atrasaram, esse ai me salvou

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Glad it did, enjoy😁

[@mphodikole9535]

I love it!

[@VonnieGemini]

Great tutorial! Thanks!

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aisarikparodi]

simple element 3D tutorial 👍

[@yerimabenjamin8418]

GREAT ONE SIR, I HAD THE BEST LESSON TODAY.

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Excellent!

[@turdibekmurotov]

Great and perfect. Thank you bro 👏

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thank you too

[@PTFWWDB]

yay a tutorial that actually works thanks

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Welcome😁

[@johnathanwenske3597]

Amazing video! Very new to this space, so bare with me. But I'm curious if you can achieve this same effect (or similar) by exporting a 3D object created in illustrator? I have a simple logo that I created in Ai but I'm looking to make a short video of it slowly spinning in place.

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

I don't think you can achieve the same effect with built in 3d functionality. You have to build a 3d shape directly in after effects, but if you have a logo in illustrator it would make the creation process a lot easier, you could just import AI file and convert it into a shape.

[@sullenraccoon]

Nice tutorial!

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thank you mate

[@slade9989]

This tutorial has helped me a lot. Used the tips in this for several projects. I have a request. Could you make a tutorial on how to animate the extrusion of a logo. As in the logo is flat, and then it extrudes up while the camera is at the side so the extrusion is visible?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

It's a pleasure to hear that😊

[@KaremFadlVedioEditor]

thanks so much

[@ulyssesoliveira1106]

Excelent video, Thank you

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

You are welcome!

[@makbes]

Nice way to keep the original color;) I had separated the elements in photoshop to put the colors one by one ^^, keeping in block can you do localize effects? Like rotating just the Burger while leaving the rest fixed?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

I was thinking of doing that kind of tutorial at first, but then I realized not many people would go through the hustle of layer separations or auto tracing, so I decided to go with a simpler approach 😁 But yeah, separating the layers allows you to have more control over the elements as well as applying textures to them. That could be a video for future. Thank you for the feedback❤

[@Porky]

@@SmertimbaGraphics Thanks lots for this tutorial; I'm learning a lot from you. A tutorial with separated layers with individual effects and textures would be incredible. Cheers.

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

My pleasure 😊 thank you

[@miku199430]

Большое спасибо за урок!

[@fphlib]

thanks

[@Ray040]

nice video bro ty

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thanks to you

[@juzimusik]

like this tutorial very much - did i get it right, that i need a additional plugin (named Element 3D?) to create this? where can i find the plugin? thx :-)

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Yes, you need a plugin, it's available on official videocopilot website

[@VA22222]

cool

[@KaremFadlVedioEditor]

You're amazing

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thank you😊

[@JaniEU]

nice good tutorial

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-mh5ym3nt2p]

Very helpful video but how do you spin the logo? I followed the steps but during the final step in camera rotation, my 3D logo doesn't spin correctly can you help me please?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thanks. You can make it spin via the element 3d settings, there should be rotation setting in group 1 - particle look

[@christianjames3891]

great tutorial, but when i searched element in the effects and presets section, nothing showed up, do you know why?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thanks, Element 3d is a paid plugin that you need to install in order to have it in after effects

[@SlyGrizz]

Hi thanks for the great content however I don’t see “Element” under EFFECTS & PRESETS anymore. Is there another way to do this?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

You've got to install the plugin first

[@Kayeng]

@@SmertimbaGraphics how? where is it downloadable?

[@jaysonfontela5761]

💖

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

❤️❤️

[@McAllenWebDesign]

Hi! I have a question. The logo (png file) that I am tracing is a circle ring (like a donut) but when I auto trace in after effects and open in element 3d, it displays the full solid circle (not a donut/torus shape), its just a solid circle. The png file does have the inside ring cut out. Can you assist in how to trace it so it does cut out the inside? For example, think of the letter B in the burger king logo not cutting out the 2 inside holes)

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

I recreated the same scenario as you have described and it worked fine, meaning that it had a torus shape in element 3d. Make sure you when you auto trace the logo your preview is on get it to trace both outside and inside circles using the alpha channel

[@McAllenWebDesign]

@@SmertimbaGraphics Thank you for your reply you are a wonderful human being

[@LiveAirShowTV]

Great video. When I auto trace, it only traces the outer oval, and nothing inside. Please help.

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Play around with auto trace settings, you could also auto trade multiple times with different thresholds to add up different areas

[@deepansharya1111]

This is so amazing! I have a question! To take it to the ultimate next best level can I share a logo with you?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thank you. Yes sure, send it to my email 😁

[@deepansharya1111]

@@SmertimbaGraphics please add the email in description

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

It should be in the about section of the channel. [e-mail]

[@WallyJ2K]

Can you turn these steps into a repeatable action or macro in AE? Does AE have such a thing?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

I haven't heard of it

[@Drrezzin]

My logo remains white, even though I applied the texture. I followed your instructions exactly!

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Maybe a mismatch between resolutions

[@_Hoooofy_]

When I select Custom Layer 1 in Diffuse (in Textures in Scene Setup) following all of the steps, it doesn't show my original texture in the preview window and when I hit apply, nothing changes. I'm using a .png and followed all of the steps exactly as you did in the tutorial. Are there other settings that must be in place for this to work?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

If you did everything as shown it should be working fine. You sure you setup everything correctly before jumping into scene setup?

[@_Hoooofy_]

@@SmertimbaGraphics I did all of the things you mentioned. I also changed my texture image to the same dimensions as my composition but that didn't help either. I may try to uninstall/reinstall element 3-d and see if that solves it. I appreciate your help!

[@_Hoooofy_]

Reinstall solved the problem! :)

[@ParashuRamMychannel]

what you reinstalled ? i have the same problem@@_Hoooofy_

[@jsun7972]

@@ParashuRamMychannel In the Bevel section turn on "Use Layer as UV"

[@fintighe4010]

I have followed all the steps correctly. But when I search for 'Element' in the effects and presets search bar it does NOT appear. I would like to add that I did in fact rename it before hand to 'elements'

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

You need to get the plugin for it to show up

[@maxblomquist3340]

@@SmertimbaGraphics How do i get the plugin?

[@MarkoKozlica]

Thanks for the tutorial, it is great! :D Can this logo be used on websites with the help of Lottie? If you are aware of course... Thanks in advance :)

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thank you. I'm not sure to be honest, try it😁

[@MarkoKozlica]

@@SmertimbaGraphics thank you nevertheless 😎

[@harshad0042]

Hello Guyz......If you are facing a problem with the texture mapping issue.....Just Create a new comp of the same size as the main comp and load the image into the layer section as it is.....and then try to follow the steps as mentioned in the tutorial

[@llllmarcosllll]

Hello. I have a doubt. Following your example, when I click on extrude, the logo appears all black. Does not appear in white. It gets totally dark. What could it be?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

You are doing it inside of element I believe, check if environment layer is selected for hdri lighting

[@lorenzokauling1]

When I click on autotrace, instead of just tracing the same "logo" layer, it creates another additional layer "auto traced logo" on top of the "logo", and then nothing appears when clicking on extrude. What could be happening? (remember I followed EXACTLY the same steps as you before this)

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

When auto tracing, there is a check box that says apply to a new layer, uncheck it so it applies the masks to the same layer

[@nethto1309]

i didnt have the element effect is that plugin originally from ae, or u just download it?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

That's a plugin that doesn't come with after effects by default

[@anuraganasane308]

After doing the diffuse >customer layer 1 logo, the colour only shows on the front, the whole extrusion is white. What must be the issue?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

You have to adjust it in further steps so that it appears on the whole logo

[@anuraganasane308]

@@SmertimbaGraphics thanks. i have another issue. when i do the keyframe thing, the logo zooms in and out? why is this?

Hello all. I am following this tutorial, but when I get the 1.27 create the layer/solid "element" and go to the preset, I cannot get as it is shown, I don't have the "video Copílot" that appears there so I cannot continue with the tutorial SO, Some how can I get that plugin (I guess is one) or help about it to continue with the tutorial.

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Hello, you need an element plugin for this tutorial, it does not come with after effects by default.

@@SmertimbaGraphics thank you! Where or how can I get the plugin needed?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

It's available on videocopilot website, the plugin is not free though

[@SinisterDrG]

bit of a late comment but i seem to have followed the steps correctly and when i click extrude it creates all the stuff on the middle/right hand side of the screen but doesnt create my model (stays the same as when i opened the element scene setup). Any ideas?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

When auto tracing your layer, make sure it picks up the areas you want correctly, then jump into element and extrude

[@SinisterDrG]

@@SmertimbaGraphics thanks for the response, i followed the tutorial wrong and forgot to pre compose some layers

[@malabis2518]

Can we take this file to blender.. or convert the file for blender?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

I don't think so, maybe there is a plugin that can import directly from after effects to blender

[@MishganSP]

Был один затык. Спасибо. Дело было всего в одной кнопке. Orbital Around. Я всё думал, почему объект не 3д. До 2х ночи не спал. С утра стал вникать. 1 кнопка, Карл! СПАСИБО!

[@leungjohnny5796]

The mask path didn't work like compund path in AI, end up the 3D are solid but no "hole".....any suggestion?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Try different tracing settings until you pick up all of the details with the holes included

[@slade9989]

When I create mask from AUto Trace it creates a separate solid layer for auto trace mask. And when I go into Element 3D and extrude, nothing shows up. Please resolve this issue ASAP. I have a deadline.

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

When in auto trace windows, there's a checkbox that says apply to a new layer, make sure it is not checked, then masks will apply to the same layer instead of a separate new one

[@slade9989]

@@SmertimbaGraphics oh. Thank you very much. It fixed the issue. 😊

[@RHAcademy2023]

Hello there, nice vid. When i try to put on diffuse, my logo is not showing up, its still the 3d shape, but the logo is not on it, anyone knows why?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Thank you😊 Are you sure you have followed the steps correctly?

[@RHAcademy2023]

@@SmertimbaGraphics im pretty sure, i try it out for like 6 times, do the step by step, click stop in your video also, you know to keep up

[@ryze8841]

I got the same problem. Did you find a solution for it?

[@RHAcademy2023]

@@ryze8841 Nope, but i may think it could be the grafic card there dont support it

[@R.KHAN86]

hi trying to follow this tutorial but dont think its free plug in? great video again thanks

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Yeah, it's a paid plugin you need for the tutorial

[@R.KHAN86]

thanks mate, is there any free preset for the same kind of stuff ?i wanted to make a 3d logo in after effects, got a 2d png file @@SmertimbaGraphics

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

There are ways of making 3d logo without plugins, but it might not look as good in terms of reflections and stuff. here are some examples: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKeQZ6GPfcyJoZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/npvGnpScj7akfsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5_Gn6iefNqtrKc

[@R.KHAN86]

@@SmertimbaGraphics thanks buddy, honestly out of so many videos yours are the best, as I said before no skipping and you can achieve what you want, 👏🏼

[@AJPlayzone]

Hi when i click diffuse the colors dont apply. Am i doing something wrong?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Can't say for sure, some people have the same issue, try a different logo see if it works

[@DeoVolenteMedia]

For some reason my texture layer is not centering on the logo layer. Any ideas why this would happen?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

What is the resolution on the texture?

[@LegendOneVisuals]

I’m having the same issue, but I’ve done this 4-5 times correctly and love it. For some reason, it’s not centering anymore. I added brand name after Texture_Brandname, then removed the brandname and it centered but stretched it vertically…. Weird.

[@LegendOneVisuals]

It was the UV checkbox step I missed

[@ishkomanstudiochatorkhandg4539]

diffused doesn't work, make a video for it please

[@Eliteguitarschool]

Mine to.

[@remen5013]

I need help with the element part anytime i try finding it It doesnt pop up. I dont know if it is a plug in or not

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

It is a third party plugin

[@remen5013]

@@SmertimbaGraphics what’s the name of the plug in or the link

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Element 3d plugin

[@remen5013]

@@SmertimbaGraphics thanks

[@raylagood]

Now how do you export this with no background to place in another video

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Here's a quick video on how to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZy2hIJ9r5uYl6csi=fJo7-CK171D539Q6

[@ExMonggoProject]

my texture is not loading properly on the 3d, its always smaller, how do I fix it?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Maybe it's low resolution, could be a thing

[@ExMonggoProject]

@@SmertimbaGraphics figured it out, I made the logo as big as the screen and it worked 😅 thanks for the reply

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Great😁💯

[@rpaimin4571]

which version of these after effect sir

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Latest, 2023

[@JetSakii]

Hello can you help me . When I click ok after doing all the settings in element 3d the model appears black on after effects composition . Can you help me with this😭🙏

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Try setting composition settings to classic 3d

[@JetSakii]

@@SmertimbaGraphics thank you sir

[@JetSakii]

@@SmertimbaGraphics thank you sir😹😹🔥😂😂🔥😂😂🔥🔥😹😹🦖

[@asifsadiq1899]

i followd the same steps but my logo in not showing when I apply diffuse I've tried five times even i reintall the plugins I've change the logo png file but again same issue its not showing my actual logo when i apply diffuse please help

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Honestly I am not sure, have you tried it with burger king logo just to make sure?

[@asifsadiq1899]

I tried with my own logo i think the logo is no tracing well Can u plz guide me to trace it in a good way @@SmertimbaGraphics

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Try using different channels like luminance instead of alpha

[@asifsadiq1899]

@@SmertimbaGraphics lemme try

[@user-vx3pt6bi7f]

hellow, why my texture always not fit with the object, and i cant to fit in them. arghhhh

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Use a square res texture and tile it

[@whoismaarty]

how do i simply make the logo spin seemlesly?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

You can keyframe rotation in element settings in effect controls, or rotate camera around the logo

[@whoismaarty]

@@SmertimbaGraphics Thank you sir, and any ideas why the bevel texture wont load? im doing it exactly as you but i always have to load it through file because its still white

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Not sure to be honest, maybe different versions work like that🤔

[@tatapj-zf9if]

why my logo is not back to back texture?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Could you better explain, I didn't get you

[@orangeegreeen]

why my texture didn't fit the 3D logo?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Did you check the option for 'use layer as UV'?

[@SneakyTomXD]

Masking is not happening i auto trace it its not happening can u help

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

What part of it is not happening could you explain

[@SneakyTomXD]

@@SmertimbaGraphics after I hit ok after seeing my settings of auto trace i cant see masks they are only avalible in layer but i cant visually see them in video screen

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Oh, you might have toggle mask and path visibility off, it should be under the preview screen, connected dots icon

[@SneakyTomXD]

@@SmertimbaGraphics omg u are the best

[@akashseth4014]

When i do it i get weird spikes in geometry.

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Yeah, you've gotta lower it until no spikes are visible

[@akashseth4014]

@@SmertimbaGraphics lower where , inside the comp ? .

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

Inside the element 3d window

[@mybad9729]

I dont have the scene setup in my element effect

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

What Element 3d version are you using?

[@mybad9729]

@@SmertimbaGraphics I use the one from the description

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

@@mybad9729 It should be there, I don't know what the issue might be

[@mybad9729]

@@SmertimbaGraphics could it be a problem with my settings?

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

I mean I've never encountered a situation where scene setup could be missing, maybe the Scene Interface setting is collapsed, check that one

[@serhatsarbas6159]

thanks

[@SmertimbaGraphics]

You're welcome!