One of the standout features is the built-in shading engine. You can define light sources to automatically highlight edges and cast shadows across the extrusion, giving your layers a premium, tactile look that "fake" extrusions usually lack. Extrude isn’t just for text. You can apply it to: Vector Shapes: Perfect for logo animations. Masks: Turn simple paths into complex 3D structures. Pre-comps: Extrude entire animated scenes. 4. "Hidden" Backfaces
| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Adjust extrusion depth, taper, bevel, and twist. | | Materials | Apply different colors/textures to front, sides, and bevel. | | Lighting | Responds to AE lights and shadows. | | Camera Aware | Works with AE cameras for true 3D perspective. | | Performance | Uses GPU acceleration (depending on version). | | Layer Support | Works with shape layers, text layers, masks, and paths from Illustrator. | Plugin Everything - Extrude for After Effects F...
by Plugin Everything is a professional-grade GPU-accelerated plugin designed to add depth and dimension to 2D layers within Adobe After Effects. Unlike standard 3D rendering which can be slow, Extrude allows users to create high-fidelity 3D-esque visuals instantly on live text, shape layers, and masks. Core Features & Capabilities Three Extrusion Modes : Directional : Classic parallel extrusion. Vanishing : Extrusion that tapers toward a specific point. One of the standout features is the built-in shading engine
With Extrude, the text remains a live, editable text layer. If you change the wording or the font, the 3D extrusion updates instantly. This parametric workflow allows designers to stay in the creative flow, making rapid adjustments without breaking their pipeline. You can apply it to: Vector Shapes: Perfect