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==3D Trails== | ==3D Trails== | ||
A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]]. The footage often remains a 2D plane, however it can also be 3D itself (which is also very resource-intensive!), which when done is often known as a '''4D Trail'''. | A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]]. The footage often remains a 2D plane, however it can also be 3D itself (which is also very resource-intensive!), which when done is often known as a '''4D Trail'''. | ||
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Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, 2D effects like echos will no longer work, and you ''must'' do it manually. | Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, 2D effects like echos will no longer work, and you ''must'' do it manually. | ||
...unless you have [[After Effects]] and the [[Trapcode Echospace]] plugin, which can create 3D trails for you with the click of a button. They still are built layer by layer, but you can apply any offset you can think of (position, time, etc.) This saves a ton of time! | ...unless you have [[After Effects]] and the [[Trapcode Echospace]] plugin, which can create 3D trails for you with the click of a button. They still are built layer by layer, but you can apply any offset you can think of (position, time, etc.) This saves a ton of time! | ||