VideoCopilot no longer hosts legacy v1 builds on their main site. Their current storefront pushes Element 3D v2.2. As a result, v10345 is considered "abandonware" by some—though it is still copyrighted software that requires a valid license key.
Historically, artists had to leave After Effects to render scenes in heavy 3D software. Video Copilot solved this by building an insanely fast Open GL rendering engine. This bridged the gap between 2D compositing and complex 3D texturing. The Legacy of Version 1.0.345 videocopilot element 3d v10345 plugin for ae mac osx link
Installation is straightforward: simply download the plugin, follow the installation instructions, and restart AE. VideoCopilot no longer hosts legacy v1 builds on
To run the latest build effectively, your Mac should meet these specifications: follow the installation instructions