Glossy 3D Metal Logo in After Effects (No Plugins Required) | Greyscalegorilla

Download the free After Effects project file here - bit.ly/2BxtTDO In this tutorial, learn how to create a simple yet beautiful glossy metal 3D logo or text in After Effects. No third-party plugins are required to follow along!
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[@mrnessss]

Thank you so much for showing what we'll be making right at the beginning of the video. So many people miss that.

[@ItsQuintFX]

pressing F9 when selecting your keyframes will change the keyframes to ease-ease mode, wich automatically smoothes the animation. a little tip if you don't want to fiddle around with the speed graph settings.

[@adidasjoel17]

4 yrs later...and STILL love all your stuff 😎

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Thanks! So glad you enjoy it.

[@dwaymarproductions]

Nick, that was the best AE Tutorial that I've worked through. Thanks for your detailed step by step approach. I learned a lot!!

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Glad it helped!

[@mikaeljansson9417]

Amazing tutorial!

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wise_fool]

this is so cool, you're amazing keep those non 3rd party plug-ins' tweaks up pleaaase

[@kierankieran7507]

Thanks a lot ! great tutorial, not only did you explain how, but also why every change happens. Have a good one !

[@cath0dictube]

*how are you not ageing?*
this tutorial is the bees knees. thanks, nicest motion graphics vampire on youtube

[@lts8709]

This will spark the beginners imagination. Think about what Videocopilot did for after effects. Keep it up.

[@ThatAsianFellow]

These tutorials are REALLY helpful omg

[@bryangrunauer]

Can't believe I've never paid attention to environment layers on AE. Thank you so much!

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Sure thing. I just learned about them, too!

[@avided]

Thanks Nick great tut as always.

[@budo1880]

Sweet!!! Great tutorial Nick. Thanks!!

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Cheers! Thanks for watching.

[@muhammedpurathayil7041]

Thank you so much. loved it ,😀😀😀😀😀

[@craveleaks8102]

Thank you, Greyscalegorilla. Really nice tutorial.

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Thanks!

[@stabletools2004]

thanks for this excellent tutorial

[@លីពុទ្ធី]

Great talent job artwork ...i like yur sharing best tutor...

[@nixambros.1075]

Metallic work and Metalic Good job Sir.

[@nicolegraz8265]

Thank you so much !!!! best tutorial ever !!!!!! love u guys

[@bashirahmad4889]

Wish you best of luck brother.

[@caramel_o]

Thanks for tut and project file. You're an angel!! >_

[@EuropeanChilling]

Thank You Nick! Great job

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Thanks!

[@sjorum]

Thank youuu! This inspired me a lot :D

[@sohaib2131]

Epic, Rendered same as yours

[@eugenepetersondesign7022]

Awesome tutorial, lots of great tips and tricks!

[@imkavindu]

As always you guys are Great. Also waiting for Light kit pro 3

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Thanks for watching! LKP3 Will be available very soon.

[@Problembeing]

Hi, did everything, yet text came out sawtoothed :(. I tried to vector the text at the start but the option wasn't available. I've completed everything and got it how I want it, but it's jagged and pixelated even at full quality render. Help!

[@letsgetrocked5]

So good! Just learning how to convert the .ai to shapes was helpful. Thanks for this!

[@ellaviolettta]

This is the most amazing tutorial ever, so clear!! perffffect

[@SpicyboyCharlz]

Is there a way to add a brushed metal texture to the text without having to use c4d or element3d?

[@RamzBagal]

Great tutorial Nick!Thanks

[@Greyscalegorilla]

You bet. Thanks for watching!

[@lts8709]

Nice one. Love it.

[@GarryMobi]

Looks nice, but can't get it to work with a traced image created in AI ... can't get it filled, can't get it to allow extrude ... :(

[@kinleunglau]

Thank you! Saved my life

[@SanthoshRadhakrishnan]

Thank you

[@RamiEkhlasi]

you saved my day, thanks a lot

[@loneface]

Amazing

[@Aggredior]

My man posted a new lit video. Thank you!

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lejteddy]

which is very Nice tutorial. . . .i'm being thankful!

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Thanks!

[@joserada753]

Hi, when I bring the .EXR file into the Main Comp and right click on it, the "enviroment layer" option is greyed out (everything else is not and clickable). What can I do? Thanks in advance.

[@jobaecker9752]

Fantastic tutorial! Now my question: Assuming I want to have this 3D logo enter in, over a video clip. Do I just add a video clip layer in AE? I tried bringing in a spinning 3D logo (on a transparent layer) into Premiere and the transparency didn't work...

[@harveytupamahu5013]

wow..I just knew this! Thank you bro!!

[@user-lk1jc9yz8d]

Good Job!

[@manishchoudhary8020]

Really helpful

[@Sonal_M_Suvarna]

Which is font you used for the logo

[@Azuniite]

great tutorial!

[@nicolastoppo9086]

WOW thanks a lot

[@ThatSubParVA]

Is there an hdri that's free with just one metal hdri. I don't have the cash to buy a whole pack for one effect.

[@johnfisher3602]

Hello! Congratulations for this beautiful tutorial! Please, I only have one question for you. How do you make the effect that you see at the beginning of the video where the text splits while the next is composed? Wow!!! It’s a very powerful effect!!! Do you have a tutorial where you teach it? Thanks(like 878)

[@tony_cgivfx]

Who else watched hoping for a Light Kit Pro 3 release date drop? :P Hyyyyyyype
Good tutorial, I feel more willing to get my hands dirty with AE stuff now instead of relying solely on C4D for everything. Wonder if we will be switching render mode in AE to raytracing with these new cards just announced!

[@Greyscalegorilla]

LKP3 Coming SOOOON!!!!!! Thanks for watching the tut. AE Is a blast!

[@eliaswiren5057]

i cant create shapes from vector layer :/

[@remqsi]

pls help me
so basically i just tried installing the project file but it says the file doesn’t exist when i try and add it into my mega account

[@cliffwjenkins]

Question: When I bring my text that I merged into shapes and a single group in illustrator it creates multiple groups when I "create shapes from vector layer". Any way to make it one single group? Right now the hdr file is over every letter instead of the logo as a whole. Thnanks!

[@The_Wack]

can I use a black and white photo shop file for my logo?

[@Greyscalegorilla]

You will need to convert it to vector to follow this tutorial.

[@LemonMoon]

Does it have to be an illustrator file, or could it be a png?

[@hakongrnnpaulsen394]

When I turn up reflection intensity, my logo doesn't get reflective. Anyone know what's up?

[@fishda9189]

i did too, but realised the bevel style needs to be set to convex

[@yuvaraj._.7743]

Can you tell that font name...

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Hi. It’s not a font. It’s a handmade logo.

[@kunalkolhe885]

why cant i get bevel style option in geometry options

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Be sure you are using the Cinema 4D 3D engine.

[@kunalkolhe885]

i cant get gemetry option in after effects help me out i am useing 2019 aftereffects and my window 10 pro help me out plzzz

[@ashlostbones]

click on your outline and hit the A key twice and it should come up

[@Animotion1]

@@ashlostbones Nah yeah same with me. I clicked A twice but it doesnt show up. Can someone help please?

[@marcelomacenalima7547]

THIS INTRO CREAT IN AFTER EFFECTS?

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Intro is Cinema 4D. Cheers!

[@johanbiswas7995]

what font did you use for this

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Hi. That’s not a font. That’s our custom logo.

[@SketchBud]

Does this tutorial work on CS6?

[@Greyscalegorilla]

No. You will need a more modern version of AE.

[@andrearusky]

3d metal logos/letterings are still a thing?

[@lts8709]

New people have to begin somewhere. This will spark the beginners imagination. Think about what videocopilot did for after effects.

[@gusmaiawork]

who the fuck disliked this video?

[@nixambros.1075]

Metallic work and Metalic Good job Sir.

[@nixambros.1075]

Metallic work and Metalic Good job Sir.

[@nixambros.1075]

Metallic work and Metalic Good job Sir.

[@Greyscalegorilla]

Cheers, Thanks!