How to Install and License Element 3D 1.6 for After Effects
How to Install and License Element 3D 1.6 for After Effects
Element 3D is a powerful plug-in for Adobe After Effects that allows you to create stunning 3D objects and animations. However, before you can use it, you need to install and license it properly. In this article, we will show you how to do that step by step.
element 3d 1.6 license file
Installation
To install Element 3D 1.6, follow these steps:
Download the PC or Mac Element installer from the Video Copilot website.[^1^]
Unzip the file and double click to start the installation process.
Choose which versions of After Effects you would like to install to, and select a custom directory if you want.
Click next and wait for the installation to finish.
Licensing
To license Element 3D 1.6, follow these steps:
Open After Effects, create a new composition with a new solid.
Add the Element effect to the solid from the Effect tab.
Click on the Scene Interface, a Generate License window will pop-up.
You have two options to license Element 3D: automatic or manual.
Automatic License Installation
To automatically license Element 3D, follow these steps:
Enter your Video Copilot Store login information and it will generate your license for you right there.[^1^]
If you are having trouble with it generating a license due to internet connection issues or other issues, you can manually install the license (see below).
Manual License Installation
To manually license Element 3D, follow these steps:
Click on Request File, this will generate a License Request file.[^1^]
Save your file to a location.
Go to your Video Copilot Store account download section and click on the Element download page.
Near the bottom right of the page, click browse under the Manual License Generator section to select the License Request File you saved.[^1^]
Click Generate License and it will prompt you to save the License File.[^1^]
Go back to After Effects and in the Element License window under step 3 click Install License File.
Select the License File you downloaded from the store.[^1^]
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and licensed Element 3D 1.6 for After Effects. You can now enjoy creating amazing 3D graphics and animations with this plug-in. For more tutorials and tips on how to use Element 3D, check out the Video Copilot website.
Tutorials
If you want to learn more about how to use Element 3D 1.6 for After Effects, there are plenty of tutorials available online. Here are some of the best sources to check out:
Video Copilot Element 3D Documentation: This is the official guide for Element 3D, where you can find detailed information on every feature and option of the plug-in. You can also watch video tutorials on various topics, such as importing 3D objects, texturing and materials, animating 3D objects, compositing Element 3D, camera and lighting, render settings, and more.[^1^]
Intro To Element 3D by AV-Ultra: This is a beginner-friendly tutorial that covers the basics of what Element 3D is, how to set it up in After Effects, how to use the scene setup interface, how to import and manipulate 3D objects, how to apply materials and presets, how to create groups and outputs, and more.[^2^]
Element 3D V2.2 Tutorial For Beginners by VFXRZ: This is another comprehensive tutorial that shows you how to use Element 3D V2.2 for After Effects. You will learn how to create a realistic 3D scene with a car model, how to use physical shaders and environment maps, how to add lights and shadows, how to use ambient occlusion and fog effects, how to animate the camera and the car, and more.[^3^]
Conclusion
Element 3D 1.6 is a powerful plug-in for After Effects that allows you to create stunning 3D graphics and animations with ease. However, before you can use it, you need to install and license it properly. In this article, we showed you how to do that step by step. We also gave you some sources to learn more about how to use Element 3D for your projects. We hope you found this article helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below. 29c81ba772