3D objects in After effects

Hello,
I have 3d objects in .3ds, .obj, and .blend. They are the same object. What i am trying to do is import that object into after effects using any of the 3 files. I tried putting it in Photoshop and hen going into after effects but the texture came out blank.
Are there any solutions?
Thanks

Have you read about Using Files From 3D Applications?
Read it carefully: Adobe tends NOT to put in its documentation admonitions like, "This section is really important! You need to know this!" They treat all the information with equal importance as good software engineers do. Thus, it's a very dry read. Drink your coffee.

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