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In order to save time, you can simply download the template and replace the sample logo for your own logo. You will have to resize your Inkscape canvas (and logo vector) to 10000 x 10000 pixels, otherwise you will get a very small logo in Blender. Download the source files: source-files.zip. Some useful shortcuts:

• Numpad0: Jump from User Persp to Camera Persp and vice versa.
• Mouse Wheel: Zoom In/Out
• MMB: Rotate the 3D view
• Shift + MMB: To dolly the Camera

In order to create better VJ loops, you can integrate Blender with After Effects by using the Adobe After Effects Exporter add-on. In this way, you can easily mix your 3D scene with your favorite AE plug-in. Although I use Particular, you could use any other plug-in, including Mir, Form, TAO or 3D Stroke. To achieve loopable camera animations, the Follow Path constraint is a good option, then you just need to add a bezier circle, deform it, and use it as target object. If you use Particular, it is important to modify the Visibility parameter to remove unwanted particles from your loop.

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