# Element 3D V2.2 Docs

## Element 3D V2.2 Docs

- [Element 3D V2.2 Help Home](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/element-3d-v2.2-help-home.md)
- [What's New](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/whats-new.md)
- [Installation and Compatibility](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/installation-and-compatibility.md)
- [Installing Element 3D](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/installation-and-compatibility/installing-element-3d.md)
- [Specifications & Requirements](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/installation-and-compatibility/specifications-and-requirements.md)
- [Installing VCP Model Packs](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/installation-and-compatibility/installing-vcp-model-packs.md)
- [Update from a previous version](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/installation-and-compatibility/update-from-a-previous-version.md)
- [Importing 3D Objects into Element](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/importing-3d-objects-into-element.md)
- [Importing 3D Objects](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/importing-3d-objects-into-element/importing-3d-objects.md)
- [Supported 3D Formats](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/importing-3d-objects-into-element/supported-3d-formats.md)
- [Exporting 3D Objects for Element](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/importing-3d-objects-into-element/exporting-3d-objects-for-element.md)
- [Exporting 3D Objects from C4D](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/importing-3d-objects-into-element/exporting-3d-objects-from-c4d.md)
- [Object Transform and Anchor Point Settings](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/importing-3d-objects-into-element/object-transform-and-anchor-point-settings.md)
- [Importing Pre-Fractured Geometry](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/importing-3d-objects-into-element/importing-pre-fractured-geometry.md)
- [3D Object Troubleshooting](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/importing-3d-objects-into-element/3d-object-troubleshooting.md)
- [Baked Animation Sequences](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/importing-3d-objects-into-element/baked-animation-sequences.md)
- [Exporting Animated 3D Sequences](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/importing-3d-objects-into-element/exporting-animated-3d-sequences.md)
- [Texturing and Materials](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials.md)
- [Building Materials in Element 3D](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/building-materials-in-element-3d.md)
- [Material Texture Slots](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/material-texture-slots.md): Element 3D comes with many advanced material options to make your models look as good as possible. By tweaking the settings of each texture component, you can achieve stunning results.
- [Physical Shaders](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/physical-shaders.md)
- [Standard Shaders](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/standard-shaders.md): There are a few different key options for creating great looking Standard Shaders in Element 3D. Loading maps into the material slots help to create realistic materials.
- [Texture Channel Pop-up](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/texture-channel-pop-up.md)
- [Environment Textures (Reflection Map)](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/environment-textures-reflection-map.md): Element uses an environment map to fake reflections and refractions for your scene. You can choose from the built-in images or import your own Spherical map. You can also adjust the Gamma, Contrast, S
- [Reflect Mode](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/reflect-mode.md)
- [Subsurface Scattering](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/subsurface-scattering.md)
- [Wireframe](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/wireframe.md)
- [Material Presets](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/material-presets.md)
- [Supported Image Formats](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/supported-image-formats.md)
- [Surface & UV Mapping](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/surface-and-uv-mapping.md)
- [Animated Video Textures](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/animated-video-textures.md)
- [Normal Bump Map Creation](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/normal-bump-map-creation.md)
- [Minimizing Texture Artifacts](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/minimizing-texture-artifacts.md)
- [Pro Shaders](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/pro-shaders.md)
- [Advanced Material Options](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/advanced-material-options.md)
- [Opacity Maps](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/opacity-maps.md)
- [Auto Map Size Limit](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/texturing-and-materials/auto-map-size-limit.md)
- [Animating 3D Objects](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects.md)
- [Animation Engine](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/animation-engine.md)
- [3D Object Groups](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/3d-object-groups.md)
- [Unified Render](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/unified-render.md)
- [Particle Replicator](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/particle-replicator.md)
- [Particle Look](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/particle-look.md)
- [Baked Animation Options](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/baked-animation-options.md)
- [Multi-Object Mode](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/multi-object-mode.md)
- [Deform](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/deform.md)
- [Adjusting the Anchor Point](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/adjusting-the-anchor-point.md)
- [Group Utilities & Null Objects](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/group-utilities-and-null-objects.md)
- [Obj Export Utility](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/obj-export-utility.md)
- [World Transform](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/animating-3d-objects/world-transform.md)
- [Extruding 3D Text & Mask Shapes](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/extruding-3d-text-and-mask-shapes.md)
- [Extruding Text](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/extruding-3d-text-and-mask-shapes/extruding-text.md)
- [Use Layer as UV](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/extruding-3d-text-and-mask-shapes/use-layer-as-uv.md)
- [Bevel Presets](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/extruding-3d-text-and-mask-shapes/bevel-presets.md)
- [Bevel Options](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/extruding-3d-text-and-mask-shapes/bevel-options.md)
- [Tessellation Options](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/extruding-3d-text-and-mask-shapes/tessellation-options.md)
- [User Interface (Scene Setup)](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/user-interface-scene-setup.md)
- [Scene Setup](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/user-interface-scene-setup/scene-setup.md)
- [Hotkeys](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/user-interface-scene-setup/hotkeys.md)
- [Preferences](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/user-interface-scene-setup/preferences.md)
- [Adjusting UI Panels](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/user-interface-scene-setup/adjusting-ui-panels.md)
- [Composing Element 3D](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/composing-element-3d.md)
- [Using Depth Compositing](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/composing-element-3d/using-depth-compositing.md)
- [World Position Matte](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/composing-element-3d/world-position-matte.md)
- [Using a Mask with an Element Layer](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/composing-element-3d/using-a-mask-with-an-element-layer.md)
- [Custom Layer Maps](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/composing-element-3d/custom-layer-maps.md)
- [Using Matte Shadow plane](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/composing-element-3d/using-matte-shadow-plane.md): Matte Shadow is an option in the material settings that can be used to cast Ambient Occlusion on an invisible floor when compositing an object into your scene.
- [Element 3D with 3D Camera Trackers](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/composing-element-3d/element-3d-with-3d-camera-trackers.md)
- [Element 3D & Lens Flare Obscuration](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/composing-element-3d/element-3d-and-lens-flare-obscuration.md)
- [Custom Environment maps](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/composing-element-3d/custom-environment-maps.md)
- [Camera & Lighting](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/camera-and-lighting.md)
- [Camera Setup](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/camera-and-lighting/camera-setup.md): Working with cameras in Element follows the same techniques as if you were working with a traditional 3d layers inside of After Effects. Go to Layer/New/Camera to create a new camera.
- [Lighting Controls](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/camera-and-lighting/lighting-controls.md)
- [Render Settings](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings.md)
- [Physical Environment](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/physical-environment.md): Environment maps are images that wrap around your entire 3D world. A 2:1 ratio equirectangular image that is formatted to wrap seamlessly works best. Physical Environment are used to light the models
- [Lighting](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/lighting.md): Lets you choose between a custom or a preset light setup. You can also adjust settings like the Light Falloff and rotation of the light presets.
- [Shadows](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/shadows.md): Shadows are fast and easy to setup! You can use After Effects lights to cast shadows onto your objects in your scene with the two Element shadow modes, Shadow Mapping and Ray Traced Shadows.
- [Subsurface Scattering](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/subsurface-scattering.md): SSS allows objects to give the appearance that light is penetrating through a translucent surface.
- [Ambient Occlusion (SSAO)](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/ambient-occlusion-ssao.md)
- [Matte Shadow](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/matte-shadow.md): Matte Shadow let’s you render Ambient Occlusion and Shadows onto an invisible plane so that you can render them on a background image. See Using Matte Shadow Plane for more info on how to setup.
- [Fog](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/fog.md): Fog adds depth to large scenes and creates unique lighting effects. You can control the Start Distance of the Fog and the Range to control the falloff. You can also have a negative Start Distance and
- [Motion Blur](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/motion-blur.md)
- [Depth of Field](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/depth-of-field.md)
- [Glow](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/glow.md)
- [Reflection](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/reflection.md)
- [Ray-Tracer](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/ray-tracer.md): Ray Tracer has a few options for using Ray Traced Shadows and Ambient Occlusion. Check out inside the window for the differences in Transparency Modes.
- [Camera Cutoff](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/camera-cutoff.md)
- [Tips for Large Resolution Comps](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/tips-for-large-resolution-comps.md)
- [Render Order & Opacity Maps](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/render-order-and-opacity-maps.md)
- [Optimizing Render Settings & Performance](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/render-settings/optimizing-render-settings-and-performance.md)
- [Sharing & Transferring Projects](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/sharing-and-transferring-projects.md)
- [Transferring Element 3D Projects and Assets](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/sharing-and-transferring-projects/transferring-element-3d-projects-and-assets.md)
- [Relinking missing files](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/sharing-and-transferring-projects/relinking-missing-files.md)
- [Troubleshooting](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/troubleshooting.md)
- [Licensing Problems](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/troubleshooting/licensing-problems.md): “Invalid License Error” and other license errors Troubleshooting Steps Below:
- [Model Browser Empty](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/troubleshooting/model-browser-empty.md)
- [Plug-In Not Opening](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/troubleshooting/plug-in-not-opening.md): TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS
- [Render Problems](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/troubleshooting/render-problems.md)
- [Installer Errors](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/troubleshooting/installer-errors.md)
- [Unable To Find Solution?](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/troubleshooting/unable-to-find-solution.md)
- [MacOS Catalina Issue](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/troubleshooting/macos-catalina-issue.md)
- [FAQ](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/faq.md)
- [Element V1 Updates](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/element-v1-updates.md)
- [Element 3D v1.6](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/element-v1-updates/element-3d-v1.6.md)
- [Element 3D v1.5](https://video-copilot.gitbook.io/element2/element-v1-updates/element-3d-v1.5.md)


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