3d Stroke Plugin After Effects [portable]

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Stefan Eng

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August 31, 2019

3d Stroke Plugin After Effects [portable]

The user begins by drawing a mask on a solid layer. The 3D Stroke effect then reads the vertices of this mask. The plugin’s first revolution is the sequencer. Instead of revealing the entire line at once, the plugin allows the user to animate the start and end points of the stroke. This creates the illusion of the line drawing itself in real-time, a feature native strokes struggle with when combined with 3D depth.

A flat color rarely suffices for a "3D" look. 3d stroke plugin after effects

To understand the impact of 3D Stroke, one must first understand its mechanics. At its core, 3D Stroke takes a standard created inside After Effects and extrudes it into a three-dimensional ribbon. However, unlike native shape layers, which can become unwieldy in 3D space, 3D Stroke offers a dedicated camera system and rendering engine. The user begins by drawing a mask on a solid layer