Where the native "Ray-Traced 3D" renderer might take 8 seconds per frame to render a complex logo, Plugin Everything Extrude renders that same frame in 0.2 seconds.
Keyframe the "Depth" parameter to make logos "grow" out of the screen for high-impact intros. Conclusion
solves a problem Adobe has ignored for a decade: fast, interactive 3D typography and shape extrusion. Plugin Everything - Extrude for After Effects F...
Gives editors deep control over vector path directions and custom fill rules.
Extrude is a plugin developed by Plugin Everything, a renowned company known for creating innovative solutions for motion graphics and visual effects. This plugin allows users to extrude 2D shapes into 3D models, directly within After Effects. With Extrude, you can create complex 3D models, animations, and compositions without leaving your favorite creative tool. Where the native "Ray-Traced 3D" renderer might take
But does it live up to the hype? Let’s dive in.
Note: Motion blur must be generated as a post‑process with CC Force Motion Blur when using Extrude . Gives editors deep control over vector path directions
by Plugin Everything is a dedicated GPU-accelerated plugin for After Effects that transforms 2D layers into complex 3D extrusions with a single click. Unlike native After Effects "Cinema 4D" rendering which can be slow and restrictive, Extrude works as a standard effect on 2D layers, maintaining support for blending modes and other standard 2D effects. Core Extrusion Modes
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The primary selling point of Extrude is . In a professional motion design workflow, deadlines are tight. If a client requests a font change on a 3D logo, using the native Cinema 4D renderer or exporting to external software (like Blender or Cinema 4D Lite) can be time-consuming.