Chapter 50: 2D-3D Integration

Harmony provides you with impressive 2D-3D integration possibilities. This allows you to combine the two animation genres within the same production resulting in some remarkable scene composition and a unique style.

Harmony supports the following 3D formats:

3DS
OBJ
FBX
OSB

You can work with Autodesk Maya, PIXIE, or 3Delight. In this guide, Autodesk Maya will be used. To work with PIXIE or 3Dlight, contact support@toonboom.com.

All Harmony licenses include the 3D functionality by default. If you obtained your license at the initial release of Harmony, you might not have the 3D license. If you are unable to work with 3D elements, contact support@toonboom.com.

This chapter contains the following topics:

How 2D-3D Integration Works
Exporting a 3D Object for Harmony Using Autodesk Maya
Importing a 3D Object from Autodesk Maya to Harmony
Working in the Different Views
Manipulating the 3D Object
Rendering and Compositing 3D Models
Rendering 3D Models