This tutorial shows how to create 3D landscapes in Adobe After Effects using the „Landscaper“ template from Creation Effects. Learn more at https://creationeffects.com/landscaper.html. This video is heavily edited for time’s sake, so it moves fast!

Template Description:
The Landscaper template allows you to create stunning 3D landscapes in Adobe After Effects. With a library of 1,000 landscape elements, you can create virtually any kind of landscape – from winter wonderlands to tropical beaches, and arid deserts to epic fantasy worlds! Easily place 3D titles in your scene, and animate your camera to bring the scene to life. Enhance your landscape with custom effects like rainbows, fog, waterfalls, insects, birds, atmospheric haze, 3D titles, and more. Included are 30 finished landscapes, ready for you to edit, or render as-is and use in your projects.

Everything is all set up so that you, the landscaper, can focus on the fun stuff and creativity. Simply draw a mask to create a lake. Just turn the clock to set the time of day and change the lighting. Or… keyframe the clock and create a time lapse! Designed for ease of use and total customization, Landscaper is an all-in-one package that turns imagination to animation, with striking results!

00:00 – Intro
04:35 – Template Overview
11:55 – „Effects“ folder
17:40 – Ground, Sky, & Stars Precomps
19:27 – Element Library
25:17 – Adding Elements to Landscape
29:33 – Scene Controls
32:53 – Projection Mapping Explained
37:55 – Ground Controls
40:13 – Haze Controls
43:52 – Water Controls
53:00 – Sky Controls
54:02 – Sun Controls
57:21 – Moon Controls
57:55 – Auto-Sky Controls
1:02:56 – Tips & Techniques
1:05:37 – Using Your Own Images