Downloads & Assets Used

Element 3D

PRO SHADERS 2

Elite Shaders

Headliner No.45 Font

Dhuaa Smoke PNG Pack

Trapcode Particular Plugin

Required Software

• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Media Encoder
• Optional GPU for faster rendering

Plugins Used in This Project

• Element 3D
• Trapcode Particular
• Pro Shaders 2
• Elite Shaders

These plugins help create cinematic 3D renders, realistic particles, advanced materials, and lighting effects inside After Effects.

Element 3D is still widely used for fast 3D workflows directly inside After Effects, especially for logo animations, text effects, and compositing.

Installation Tips

Element 3D

1. Install plugin
2. Open After Effects
3. Apply Element effect to solid layer
4. Import OBJ/C4D models
5. Add textures and shaders

Trapcode Particular

1. Install Maxon Trapcode Suite
2. Restart After Effects
3. Add particle emitter
4. Customize physics and particles

Important Notes

• Some plugins may require GPU acceleration.
• Certain older versions may have compatibility issues with newer After Effects builds. (Reddit)
• Use updated graphics drivers for best performance. (Reddit)
• Models/textures may need manual relinking inside Element 3D. (Reddit)