Importing 3D Maya files into AE?
by hamtheman
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Jan 31, 2007 at 11:21:42 pm
I can't figure out how to import my 3D Maya files into AE for 3D motion tracking. I have all the the camera movements down, but I have to import my 3D models to use with it; you can only do so much with text. I've looked everywhere to find the answer, and I'm sure there's a way, but I can't figure it out! Thanks for any help in advance.
Re: Importing 3D Maya files into AE? by Colin Braley on Feb 1, 2007 at 12:04:34 am
Check out this tutorial...
http://forums.creativecow.net/cgi-bin/new_page_wrapper.cgi?forumid=1&page=h... on how to import Maya data. However you said you want to "import your 3d Maya Files into AE for 3d motion tracking." Keep in mind that AE does not have a 3d motion tracker, it only has a 2d motion tracker. Also, when you said you want to import your 3d models, this can't be done without something like invigorator, and with Zaxwerks Invigorator all you can do is bring in a .obj file (so no maya textures). All you can do is bring Maya camera data and the positions of nulls (I think Maya calls them locators) into After Effects.
~Colin
Re: Importing 3D Maya files into AE? by Mylenium on Feb 1, 2007 at 7:00:56 am
Geometry cannot be imported in AE (Why else would you then need Maya?). Render your scenes there and import the footage. AE willl only import cameras and Nulls. And like Colin said: Motion Tracking in AE is a merely 2D process. If you need real matchmoving, you need to buy additional software or update to Maya unlimited (with Maya Live).
