How to import models in Element 3D

[@KkahluaHero]

when I import my model not even the white mesh is coming up, I converted it to an OBJ file from 3DS Max, what could be going wrong?

[@SyCoNationHD]

When i download a model, there are so many materials and the names are not the same as the names in element 3d,

[@ulearnfx5736]

If you look at them compared with the maps from models provided by video copilot you can normally get a pretty good idea of what is what.

[@DjMiBsweden]

u know the layers u can add in elements to objects.. those glass and dark orbs etc.. is there a way to import more of those since the ones that comes with AE isnt that many

[@DanMDL]

Hey I have a question if you may help. whatever OBJ i donwload and import it into ELEMENT 3D it comes out alright, but the moment i hit OK and go back into AE it comes out as a plain 2d layer. I cant figure out how to work this around

[@induranindustries706]

Please can you give any advice on how to take pictures for an environment. They seem to be a funny sort of panorama, hope you can help. Thank for the video.

[@Dovaking11]

PLEASE HELP. hi, this tut helped me a lot but im still having some problems, on some models when i apply the textures to a part of the model it doesnt sit where it is meant to please help me. i dont know what to do.

[@irvintiu]

dude, how did you separate ly applying textures to head and body in one whole obj?

[@EatMyBricks]

good tut. I'm just wondering how I get a texture from an obj file? I built lego models in leocad and exported as obj but there is no texture with it any help?

[@Outpost51]

Unfortunately I'm unfamiliar with that software, can anyone else help this user out?

[@bhfam]

whenever i import my obj, it looks like it has no lighting and the texture don't work. they only change the color of the object. what do i do?

[@hotguyvince]

you didn't exactly show us IN FOLDERS on where to put our .obj.

[@Bairdogg]

When I import I just have a black screen...

[@tedstarz]

Great tutorial, I have my .obj loaded and have the materials. But I don't see a diffuse layer or anything like that.

[@Bairdogg]

My file size is 1.7 mb, how long should it take to load?

[@Tally_RSA]

HELP PLEASE! I got the very same model as you.. But the problem is: the model is fliped downwards so I can not rotate it onto my scene. When I position it perfectly using cinema 4d, coming back to AE its losses its smoothness it has only straight line not round curves.. HELP PLEASE!

[@theuday99]

i click on ok but the model is not importing into the scene

[@Outpost51]

Does it display "loading model" at the top left of the Element 3D window? If so the OBJ could be quite large but should load in a while. Do any materials show up on the right hand and side? If so you could try and drag a material onto it to force the model to appear. Lastly check your export settings from MAX are the same as the linked image in the description above.

[@theresnovidssodontclickty7469]

does this still work?

[@nathanthomas3245]

Hi - trying to import .e3d files, the model name shows up in red and there's nothing viewable.. any clues? Thanks!!

[@Outpost51]

Does the file have any textures with it?

[@BananaCollectiveTV]

My obj file is coming in black, I can't apply any textures or change the size or anything. What is going on?

[@wavyboi94]

What are your computer specs?

[@justakaduppy]

Good tutorial .. where do you get the models from with full textures ?

[@Outpost51]

tf3dm.com/

[@QuantayPeoples]

what are you using as your graphics card and vram?

[@Outpost51]

MajorInkPeoples Nvidia GTX 580 and 12gb of DDR 3 Ram. Sorry for the late response.

[@Outpost51]

How large is the OBJ file, larger files require a longer time for Element 3D to show? Also what graphics card and RAM does your machine have, as always with 3D software the more RAM and faster the graphics card the better when it comes to using 3D applications.

[@bart5557]

That intro was pretty nice

[@shepard2148n7]

So i have elemnt 3d but everytime i enter app, every file is stuck in a 2d view. How can i fix this?

[@Outpost51]

Can you rotate the model in the viewer (click and hold left mouse button on preview and rotate)? If not you can post a question on the video copilot support forums www.videocopilot.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=42&sid=c36cc298392f7fe813296a106f36d40b or email [e-mail]

[@stolestone8622]

Dude, thanks for the tuto! Got this simple problem. Brought just simple obj sphere with clear topology from blender to E3D. Problem is that E3D gives that one extra line to each polygon. E3d surface options wont let me remove that one cross line.. Any solutions:D Cheers!

[@iggorr25]

Cool tutorial :D Can you animate a model imported in E3D like this?

[@Outpost51]

+Igor Bajic (iggorr2-5) You can in the latest version of Element 3D, provided the model has individual parts.

[@iggorr25]

Cool THX :D

[@cringerirgendwas7288]

There pops up: write permissions to the model Browser!!!! HELP!!!

[@SaltyIndians]

can i import jpeg image to max and create actual shadow for a product like automobile or scooter !

[@Outpost51]

Not sure, but I heard that you will be able to add shadows natively in Element's 2.0 update which will be arriving soon.

[@harryblakes5590]

hi, please help me, i want to know if i can use element 3d without a graphics card. Because i have the motion design pack and everything seems to be working well until i click "ok" after loading a 3d model. I don't know if it's because i'm using just an intel hd graphics.

[@FilmFormStudios]

Holy fuck the fact that you're welsh made this tutorial w hole lot better

[@MrFilmdude123]

when im trying to import a obj file that i have downloaded, i cant select the file... its like it does not support the file or something... whats wrong?

[@ulearnfx5736]

Not sure, what are your computer specs?

[@esibley100]

Where did you get the dust element for the intro at around 15 seconds?

[@Outpost51]

Eric Sibley Hi the intro was created by krycek at videohive. It think it was created in Trapcode Particular. videohive.net/item/frozen-and-disappeared-effect-title/1443721

[@johnmarkmarcelo]

can i use Object file from Maya?

[@Outpost51]

I'm not familiar with Maya so I'm unable to answer that. Maybe one of the viewers can help?

[@akashmajumdar6765]

object file is basically OBJ . and yes ofcorse you can use it :)

[@Outpost51]

When you import the texture have you tried ticking the UVW wrapping box?

[@rocknrobb1]

hey lee can you do a tut on how to make the snow liquid intro like to do something similar for a project i'm working on no client just a hobby not that good jet but wiling to learn all i can Thanks Rocknrob1

[@Outpost51]

I actually used a ready made project file for that from here videohive.net/item/realistic-under-ice-logo-reveal/153200?WT.oss_phrase=snow%20reveal&WT.oss_rank=34&WT.z_author=cyzer&WT.ac=search_list.

[@SteeTheKoala]

can anyone help me and tell me where i can get models ?

[@Outpost51]

Hi, My favourite website for free models is tf3dm.com/, as long as you download the obj file format you will be fine.

[@companyoflosers]

you never told us how to enable multiple textures to be added at the same time for one model. when i import a model it only allows one texture but your lambo model has many. how did you get it to let that happen?

[@Outpost51]

It all depends on how the model was originally created in 3ds Max. Usually each component of the model has it's own texture (like the lambo model) so when you import it as an OBJ in Element you will have individual textures slots available. However some max models only have one texture that the creator then wraps around the model. Basically it's pot luck when you download from a model site but in my experience this is the exception rather than the rule.

[@Outpost51]

Sorry, I don't have that program

[@Nickoschannel]

help i have a car with 90!!!!!! materials any other way to do this??

[@PabloSchmittCreative]

Casco means "helmet"

[@paoloallegretti8862]

Casco means helmet in spanish

[@HDhack3r]

Sweet video! Btw, this is an off-topic question, but does anyone know if there is a way to import Blender models into After Effects? Thanks :)

[@Awakenbeing]

tutorial is good but the video quality is so low.

[@Cronicasdojaponegro]

loved that intro

[@Tally_RSA]

Thanks bro! Very helpful tutorial! I always wanted to know how to convert thise TGA files.. Never thought is as easy as photoshop. Anyways I'm facing a major problem Help please

[@Tally_RSA]

Nvm I got it! I simply had to check Auto normals

[@1123adam]

thanks dude this helped alot

[@NathanielGreenVFX]

Great video.

[@newrelease2810]

Thanks

[@Outpost51]

No problem.

[@induranindustries706]

heheheh sorry for asking I found the tutorial for it. But thanks anyway.

[@Outpost51]

Thanks :)

[@ukmonk]

thanks very much :)

[@sarahwillams7714]

"Now to apply a texture... click on the one you wanna do..." What the hell? How helpful is that? Not! You need to be far more descriptive if you want to give people a helpful tutorial. I was totally lost for most of this because you don't explain what you're doing, you just do it assuming we understand where everything is.

[@2023roadstervet]

its really easy...

[@Ktokkm]

When I go to import the textures for any objects other than the defaults, it appears as a white solid, but it recognizes the resolution of the file. Any ideas on a fix?

[@horiza6389]

7 years later i still have the same problem x) It's importing only the model, but not the texture, and i see it completly white. Maybe you found a solution after all this time