TUTORIAL ARTICLE

Intermediate

5 min

Enhance 3D Projects with Animation and Compositing

Use animated 3D models and classic 2D effects together to create polished, dynamic scenes.

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What you’ll learn

Using embedded animations

Some 3D models include built-in animations that make it easy to add movement to your scene. You can customize these animations by adjusting keyframes on specific properties or by applying expressions.

Adding 2D effects to 3D layers

Create a 3D layer instance and apply 2D effects to enhance your scene’s 3D models.


Instruction by

Jess Libby

Adobe Stock Contributors

adobestock3d

23 June 2025

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