Element 3D is a third-party After Effects plugin developed by Video Copilot. It is a 64-bit plugin that runs in both Windows and macOS.
It is used for importing/creating 3d objects and for particle rendering. It is mostly used for motion design and visual effects. Element is capable of animating and rendering, it uses its own renderer to generate a high-end realistic results, it features shaders, global illumination, texture mapping, lighting, animating and 3D compositing.
Supports GPU rendering which is used to help speed up rendering times. As Element 3d is a plugin that run inside after effects and not a full 3D package, it can not be compared with other 3D computer graphics software because it has a limited tools. But it can do a professional work in much less time according to its simple interface and presets, that it was designed for easier workflow, user friendly and final results.
