In this tutorial, I will show you how to create an outstanding 3D tunnel animation! We will use 3ds Max to create a tunnel, add some materials and set up lightings and then we will use Adobe After Effects to post-process entire animation! So, let’s get started!

Final effect

Tunnel Tutorial – 3ds Max and After Effects parts

Adobe After Effects plug-ins used in the tutorial:

• The Foundry – Tinderbox
• Red Giant Trapcode Particular
• Videocopilot – 3D Orbit

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This tutorial will show you how to create an interesting 3D text image. It will explain you how to set up your rendering engine to render glossy surfaces and create some glossy materials as borders of your letters. Then, we will create a simple background for your rendered text. Let’s get started!

Final Result Preview

This is one of many possible versions of the image that we’ll be creating.

Step 1

Open up 3ds Max and go to Create Panel -> Splines. Create some kind of a text in the front viewport. Decrease the Leading and increase kerning a bit.

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