After Effects CC 2017 introduces the new Cinema 4D renderer natively in After Effects, allowing you to create 3D extruded text and shape layers, without needing to leave After Effects. This new feature replaces the legacy ray-traced renderer, utilizing Cinema 4D to render 3D elements under the hood. This new system allows you to extrude vector & text assets, create basic 3D materials, and create environment layers to add to 3D reflections.

Check out more new features for Creative Cloud 2017

Create a 3D Logo in After Effects CC 2017 with the Cinema 4D Renderer

Live Text Templates in After Effects CC 2017 for Premiere Pro

To easily create 3D reflections in After Effects, check out these 360° Environment Map Products!

360° Environment Maps Pro for Cinema 4D: Vegas City Pack

$25.00

With 360° Environment Maps Pro for Cinema 4D & Cinema 4D Lite: Vegas City Pack, get 8K Environment Maps to use in your After Effects projects, all shot in the colorful and vibrant city of Las Vegas. By using Environment Maps Pro, you can easily add photo lighting and reflections to your 3D scenes.

This pack comes with 35 high resolution environment maps available in 8K, 4K, and 2K resolution, as well as starter files to easily build your projects into, or to copy and paste environment map assets into your projects.

360° Environment Maps Pro for Cinema 4D: ULTRA Bundle

$55.00

With the Ultra Bundle for Cinema 4D & Cinema 4D Lite, get 115 8K Environment Maps to use in your 3D projects, and save over 25% compared to buying the packs individually. By using Environment Maps Pro, you can easily add photo lighting and reflections to your 3D scenes.

This pack comes with 115 high resolution environment maps. That's all the Maps included in Vegas City, Urban City & Building Interiors, PLUS an extra 10 bonus maps! All environment maps are available in 8K, 4K, and 2K resolution, and come with starter files to easily build your projects into, or to copy and paste environment map assets into your projects.