Magic Box - A box where each of its faces contains its own 3D world
Important notice for English members
This tutorial video has been translated into English with a voice-over, but the software interface remains in French.
Create a magic box in After Effects. Each face contains its own 3D universe, inside which you can add your 3D layers.
Today we’ll learn how to create a magic box — a magical box where each face reveals a new composition. Each composition will contain its own 3D environment, which you can freely fill and customize.
We’ll see how to optimize our 3D compositions in After Effects to create surprising perspective effects.
The result will allow you to produce volume effects that add depth to your creations.
- Creating a 3D cube in After Effects using solids.
- Setting up 3D precompositions in After Effects.
- Explanation of the “Collapse Transformations” function.
- Creating depth effects by playing with After Effects’ 2.5D features.
About the author
François-Côme du Boistesselin is the General Manager and motion designer at Unit Motion Design, contributing to high-profile CG, VFX, and cinematic motion projects.