The changes this dynamic entirely. Available directly on aescripts.com , it allows motion designers to turn live text, shape layers, and mask paths into stunning directional, vanishing, or fully 3D extrusions with a single click—all while remaining inside a standard, fast 2D composition workflow. Core Features Matrix Capabilities & Compatibility Key Benefit Extrusion Modes Directional, Vanishing, and Full 3D Maximum creative versatility Camera Integration
Provides blazing-fast performance on both Windows and Apple Silicon.
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In the world of motion graphics, the demand for stunning 3D assets is ever-increasing. Native extrusion tools in After Effects have often been considered either too slow, too complex, or simply insufficient for production-quality work. Enter —a third-party plugin designed to bridge the gap between 2D layers and 3D depth. Launched in May 2024, Extrude quickly became a topic of discussion for its ease of use, GPU-accelerated performance, and seamless integration with After Effects' native tools.
Extrude is compatible with After Effects' native features, including camera movements, path alignment, and masks. It is also fully native to Apple Silicon, ensuring top performance on modern Macs. Versatility The changes this dynamic entirely
When looking for 3D in After Effects, users often compare Extrude to other tools. Here is how it stacks up against the competition.
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The plugin offers three distinct extrusion modes to suit different visual styles:
: Does not generate native motion blur; it requires a post-process effect like CC Force Motion Blur .
| Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | Extrusion not visible | Ensure layer is 3D (toggle 3D switch). | | No lighting | Add at least one light (Spot or Point). | | Performance slow | Reduce extrusion depth or bevel complexity. | | Plugin not found | Check installation path: Adobe After Effects/Plug-ins/ |
is a GPU-accelerated plugin that instantly transforms flat 2D layers—including live text, shape layers, and mask paths—into dimensional extrusions.
