The plugin for After Effects by Plugin Everything is a tool designed to turn live text, shape layers, and mask paths into 3D extrusions with a single click. It provides a way to create depth without needing a complex 3D engine like Cinema 4D. Key Features of Plugin Everything Extrude Three Extrusion Modes : Directional : Standard linear extrusion.
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).
| Feature | Description | |---|---| | | 2D Directional, Vanishing Point, and Full 3D Camera | | GPU Acceleration | Real-time preview and faster rendering | | Layer Compatibility | Live text, shape layers, mask paths | | AE Camera Support | Full 3D mode works with native cameras | | Text Animator Support | Compatible with AE’s built-in animators | | Gradient Shading | Intuitive radial color wheel editor | | Inner Extrusion | Seamless transition between normal and inner extrusion | Plugin Everything - Extrude for After Effects F...
Native support for Apple Silicon and Multi-Frame Rendering (MFR). Cons:
If you are a motion designer looking to improve efficiency, Extrude offers several advantages over other 3D methods. Faster Workflow The plugin for After Effects by Plugin Everything
This level of control means you can mimic the aesthetic of physical materials—machined aluminum, injection-molded plastic, or even soft clay—without touching a 3D modeling program.
At the heart of Extrude are designed to fit different visual styles and camera requirements. Users can change these modes instantly within a single effect control panel: Extrude - Plugin Everything Extrude doesn't exist in a vacuum
It creates a "false" 3D look (similar to the classic repeater trick but much more advanced), so it won't replace a true 3D environment for complex geometry.
Combine it with this free plugin to create complex, repeating 3D patterns.
Unlike some 3D tools that require you to convert text to shapes, Extrude works with . If you change the font, size, or text content, the 3D extrusion updates in real-time. It is also compatible with text animators.