Hey there! So you've been working on some cool 3D models in After Effects and now you want to use them in other programs like Blender or Unity. Well, the good news is that you can export your 3D models as OBJ files from After Effects. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Select your 3D model
First, make sure you have your 3D model ready in your After Effects composition. This could be a text layer, a shape layer with the 3D option enabled, or a 3D layer imported from another program.
Step 2: File > Export > Maxon Cinema 4D Exporter
Once your 3D model is ready, go to the File menu, select Export, and then choose Maxon Cinema 4D Exporter. This option allows you to export your 3D model along with its textures and materials as a .c4d file.
Step 3: Import into Cinema 4D
Next, open Cinema 4D and import the .c4d file that you just exported from After Effects. In Cinema 4D, you can further edit and refine your 3D model before exporting it as an OBJ file.
Step 4: Save as OBJ
In Cinema 4D, go to the File menu, select Save As, and choose Wavefront OBJ as the file format. This will save your 3D model as an OBJ file, which is a popular format supported by many 3D modeling and animation software.
And that's it! You've successfully created an OBJ file from your 3D model in After Effects. Now you can use this OBJ file in other programs for further 3D modeling, animation, or game development.
Remember, exporting 3D models from After Effects to OBJ files can be a bit of a process, especially if you need to make further edits in Cinema 4D. But once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to seamlessly transfer your 3D creations between different software platforms.
So go ahead and give it a try! Export your 3D models as OBJ files and see how they can take on a new life in other 3D applications. Happy modeling!