Lights won't work in after effects

	Lights won't work in after effects by MattHEW LaFontaine on Jul 29, 2008 at 7:51:41 pm Hey guys, Every time I add a light (any kind), I can never get it to work. I see the symbol for the light, I can move it around - but it will not emanate on anything, whatsoever. I have changed values for everything on the light, but it won;t do anything. Is there a misplaced file somewhere? What to do? Thanks! Respond to this post   •   Return to posts index

	Re: Lights won't work in after effects by Mark Landman on Jul 29, 2008 at 8:31:39 pm Are you sure that your other layers are 3D layers? Lights don't effect 2D layers. Mark Landman PM Productions Champaign, IL Respond to this post   •   Return to posts index

	Re: Lights won't work in after effects by Dave LaRonde on Jul 29, 2008 at 8:35:35 pm [MattHEW LaFontaine] "What to do?" Use 3D layers. Look at any 3D layer's Material Options settings for some properties that will turn the light on, so to speak.... Dave LaRonde Sr. Promotion Producer KCRG-TV (ABC) Cedar Rapids, IA Respond to this post   •   Return to posts index

	Re: Lights won't work in after effects by david bogie on Jul 29, 2008 at 9:04:12 pm Yes to all of that but you might also try opening the After Effects manual now that you are diving into 3D. You are in for some real surprises among the delights. Working in three dimensions is 3 times more complicated than 2D and your comps will take 3 times as long to preview and 9 times as long to render. bogiesan This is my standard sigfile so do not take it personally: "For crying out loud, read the freakin' manual." Respond to this post   •   Return to posts index