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S.O.S Problem with 3D layer order

New Here ,
Jan 10, 2018 Jan 10, 2018

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Hello,

After effects started to display 3d layers according to the layer order in the composition instead of z axis in space. For instance, the object that's farthest away from the camera is displayed in front of everything because it is in the top most layer.

I have created a scene of an atom, with a credit card in the center, representing atomic nucleus and icons flying around it as electrons do. The problem is, that icons and a credit card overlap according to the layer order, instead of their actual position in 3d space. Everything looks messed up.

I'm not sure if this is a bug or I'm missing something. I tried to switch between different renderers but It doesn't work. I have another less complex composition in the same project that doesn't contain this issue. Is there a setting somewhere that determines rendering order of 3d layers? !

Thank you in advance!

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LEGEND , Jan 10, 2018 Jan 10, 2018

My guess is layer styles are applied

from the help files:

Use 3D layers in After Effects

Just like 2D layers, other types of layers also prevent 3D layers on either side from intersecting or casting shadows on one another:

  • An adjustment layer
  • A 3D layer with a layer style applied
  • A 3D precomposition layer to which an effect, closed mask (with mask mode other than None), or track matte has been applied
  • A 3D precomposition layer without collapsed transformations

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My guess is layer styles are applied

from the help files:

Use 3D layers in After Effects

Just like 2D layers, other types of layers also prevent 3D layers on either side from intersecting or casting shadows on one another:

  • An adjustment layer
  • A 3D layer with a layer style applied
  • A 3D precomposition layer to which an effect, closed mask (with mask mode other than None), or track matte has been applied
  • A 3D precomposition layer without collapsed transformations

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Thanks a lot! I've deteled layer styles and adjustment layers and 3D order seems to be restored. 

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