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.

Flat design is dead. 💀

: A unique feature that allows users to transition between a standard outer extrusion and an "inner" effect, adding internal depth to objects. Handling Complexity

by Plugin Everything is a performance-focused tool for After Effects that creates faux-3D depth for live text, shape layers, and mask paths. Unlike the native Cinema 4D renderer, it functions as an effect on 2D layers, allowing you to maintain access to blending modes and layer styles while achieving 3D-like results. Key Features Three Extrusion Modes : Directional : Parallel extrusion in a specific direction. Vanishing : Perspective extrusion toward a single point.

: It features robust anti-aliasing and a "path-first" approach that handles intersecting or overlapping paths smoothly without visual artifacts. Workflow Advantages For most users, the primary draw of

: Compatible with most native AE text animators (tracking, line spacing, character offset). Path Handling