The term "3D video editing" refers to the creation, editing, and post-production of video content that includes three-dimensional elements or is entirely created in 3D. This technique is used to incorporate spatial depth, realistic animations, or visual effects into videos—for example, in film production, advertising, architectural visualization, or virtual reality applications.
3D video editing involves both integrating 3D objects into real footage (compositing) and fully generating animated sequences within virtual 3D environments. It typically requires powerful software tools and is often carried out by specialized creative or technical teams.
3D Model Integration: Inserting and positioning 3D objects or characters into existing footage or animated scenes.
Keyframe Animation: Defining motion by setting keyframes, with automatic interpolation between them.
3D Rendering: Converting 3D scenes into visually polished images or video sequences with realistic textures, lighting, and shadows.
3D Compositing: Merging multiple layers—such as video, 3D objects, effects, and audio—into a final composition.
Motion Tracking: Analyzing real-world motion in footage to precisely align 3D elements with live-action scenes.
Particle Systems and Effects: Simulating natural or abstract effects like smoke, fire, rain, or explosions in 3D environments.
VR/AR Preview: Real-time preview of edited content in virtual or augmented reality environments.
Timeline-Based Editing: Managing scenes, objects, and effects via a multi-track timeline with fine control.
An architecture firm creates a 3D visualization of a building project with virtual camera movements.
An advertising agency adds animated 3D elements—such as rotating product models—to a promotional video.
A film studio integrates computer-generated 3D creatures into live-action fantasy scenes.
A development team produces a VR demo with fully designed 3D environments.
A video producer uses motion tracking to anchor a 3D logo onto a moving object in the footage.
