Plugin creates 3D in After Effects

[Fliques Osman]

I just blogged about this and that I would share it with you guys. Mettle has a created a plugin that allows 2D text and abstract shapes to be turned into "true" 3D right inside AE.

FEATURES:

• Generate and animate true 3D text in the AE comp window
• Works on AE Shape Layers + Layer Masks
• Easy 3D Deformations – Bend, Bulge & Twist
• Built in particle system (the Generator)
• Use 3D displacement maps + filters that ship with AE for spectacular result.
• Render depth maps for use with lens blurs + products like Trapcode Particular etc.
• Reflection mapping – Spherical and Cubic
• Shadow casting
• High-speed rendering

More info can be found at www.mettle.com

 

[Joe Walker]

I just wish that Free Form Pro was available for Mac