Further changes to the Maya scene will automatically update in After Effects unless the link is broken. In Maya, go to File > Adobe® After Effects® Live Link.Ĭlick Link All to link all compatible scene elements to After Effects, or middle-drag specific elements from the Outliner into the Specific objects field and then click Link Specified.Īfter Effects loads the Maya scene into its current composition. In After Effects, go to Window > Extensions > Autodesk Maya Live Link. Open both Maya and Adobe® After Effects®. Intensity, Cone Angle, and Color (for lights) Planes (to adjust size, scale a 1x1 plane. Spot, Point, and Ambient Lights (including Transforms, Intensity, Color, Cone)
*Note that administrator permissions are required to access these folders.Ĭameras (including Transforms, Focal Length / Aperture, Zoom) Mac: /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions Win: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions This plug-in is available on Adobe Exchange. If you are unable to install this plugin via Adobe Exchange - you can install this plugin manually by downloading this plugin here on AREA and following the instructions below. The product is actually developed in two. This plugin provides a live link between Maya and Adobe ® After Effects ® allowing you to view a scene in both applications simultaneously, as well as perform changes in Maya and see them update in After Effects in real-time. Autodesk 3ds Max has grown to be one of the top 3D animation software options, focused on providing a powerful modeling architecture for graphic designers.
