The new Elementary from Kevin Schires makes short work of creating shadows, reflections and even Z Passes for After Effects 3D Plugins such as Form, Trapcode, Plexus and Element 3D.

Typically creating a shadow or reflection effect for any one of these plugins is done by some creative hackery, now with Elementary this is a simplified process with a click of the button.

Makes integrating 3D plugins with 3D layers…well…elementary. Create shadows, reflections and more for Element 3D, Particular, Plexus and Form

You are also able to use Null Objects in After EFfects to control the rotation, scale and position of 3D objects in the scene, which allows you to accurately place the position of the model and its pivot point.

Check out the After Effects Elementary Script for creating shadows, reflections and Z-passes for Particular, Plexus and Element 3D at AEScripts here.