Galaxy Thumbs - Create a 3D grid of images with Trapcode Form 2
Archived video
This tutorial was recorded 13 years ago. It remains available as an archive, but the techniques shown may no longer work with current versions of the software.
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Important notice for English members
This tutorial video has been translated into English with a voice-over, but the software interface remains in French.
Information
This technique will only work with images, not videos.
Learn how to create and animate a dynamic 3D grid with your images and Trapcode Form 2.
In this new video tutorial on After Effects, we will look at Trapcode Form 2 , to generate an animatable 3D grid containing your images.
We get a doubling effect of content, starting from an image duplicating itself in tens, then hundreds, all dynamically.
This project is designed to work only with images. It is not possible to work with videos with this simple technique, as explained throughout the tutorial.
- Discovering Trapcode Form 2 and its basic principle, based on grids
- Use pseudo-elements to reduce the render time and work smoothly
- Animate a duplication of images on three axes, dynamically
- Walk around in our 3D space, filled with hundreds of images
- Understand how to replace a particular image in order to keep control
- Adjust the lights and the depth of field to enhance the 3D appearance
About the author
I am the Founder of Mattrunks. I work as Creative Director and Motion Designer in my studio. I also create video tutorials to share my passion of motion.