3D Diamond


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3D Diamond
by Dan LaCloche (dlacloche) on Dec 19, 2007 at 2:25:29 am

I searched in the zaxwerks forum for a way to create a 3D diamond in AE. What's the best way? I don't really have a 3D program. I do have Vue 5, but I've never used it. If I could find an animation of a diamond rotating, I could fake the 3D because the camera in AE never moves.

Ideas?

Thanks.

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Re: 3D Diamond
by Steve Roberts on Dec 19, 2007 at 3:39:51 am

The best way is to buy one from a place that sells royalty-free meshes, like this one:
http://www.the3dstudio.com/product_details.aspx?id_product=13999

Pick a format that's compatible with Invig, that is, one that Invig can import.

Googling "royalty-free" "diamond" and "3D" might get you somewhere. Maybe add "DXF".

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Re: 3D Diamond
by Trent Armstrong on Dec 19, 2007 at 5:50:23 pm

I found this too.

http://www.3dlapidary.com/HTML/Models.htm

Trent

Trent Armstrong - Creative Cow Leader
http://www.dallasaeug.com

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Re: 3D Diamond
by Steve Roberts on Dec 19, 2007 at 7:39:21 pm

Yep. When you consider what your time is worth, buying models is often an excellent option.

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Re: 3D Diamond
by Serge on Dec 19, 2007 at 9:33:10 pm

Hi,

I often used the 3D Lapidary objects. some of them are great.

The trick is that you have to create your own reflection map to get a realistic look. Don't use the Invigorator presets!

Here is an example for you on how you could create the reflection map:
http://www.nyc-visual.com/Diamond.zip

Play with the size parameter of the Cell Pattern FX & CC-Kaleida

Salut,
Serge

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Re: 3D Diamond
by titan3ium on Dec 19, 2007 at 11:42:38 pm

Digital Juice has a free download of a diamond rotating. I'm not sure if it is exactly what you are looking for. But it's free.

http://www.digitaljuice.com/dj_downloads/detail.asp?page=1&sortby=&display=...

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