A script that creates 3D extrusions by stacking 2.5D layers automatically. Benefits from true AE 3D space integration but can be heavier to work with.
Say hello to . Turn any shape, logo, or text into real 3D geometry without leaving AE.
Unlike typical 3D tools that only push vectors outward, this plugin features . Motion designers can seamlessly transition from outer geometry to hollow, carved-out inner spaces, generating completely unique geometric shifts on a single layer. 4. Blazing Fast Architecture Plugin Everything - Extrude for After Effects F...
Extrude by Plugin Everything is a GPU-accelerated After Effects tool that enables 3D extrusion of text, shapes, and masks while maintaining 2D layer flexibility, featuring directional, vanishing, and 3D camera modes. It supports Multi-Frame Rendering and offers advanced gradient shading, inner extrusion, and live text editing. For more details, visit Plugin Everything Extrude for After Effects - Working with Text Layers
A pro tip: Use Extrude to build your text, pre-compose it, then apply (Video Copilot) or "Deep Glow" on top. The 3D geomtry takes on the glow perfectly. You can also use "CC Particle World" set to "Layer Emitter" to fire particles off the extruded surface. A script that creates 3D extrusions by stacking 2
If you don’t have the plugin, After Effects has native extrusion for:
Extrudes paths uniformly along a linear X/Y trajectory to mimic classic flat-design isometric thickness. Turn any shape, logo, or text into real
| Feature | Native AE | Plugin Everything Extrude | |---|---|---| | | Cinema 4D renderer only (heavy) | Lightweight, instant | | Shape Layer Extrusion | Not directly supported | Yes, with path conversion | | Mask Path Extrusion | Not supported | Yes | | GPU Acceleration | Limited | Full GPU support | | Vanishing Point Extrusion | No | Yes | | Live Text Animators | Limited compatibility | Broad compatibility | | Performance | Can be slow with complex scenes | Real‑time preview |
Extrude doesn't exist in a vacuum. It plays nicely with the rest of Plugin Everything's suite, specifically (for frame-by-frame control) and "Shatter" (for destruction).
Extrude is built for modern pipeline stability. Based on the technical data from Toolfarm and aescripts:
: 3D Camera Mode does not natively render camera depth of field. Shape Primitives