Lockdown 3 tracks warping and planar surfaces in After Effects, adds 3D depth to meshes, supports 1‑ and 2‑point tracking, and includes free Paint Link and Composite Brush tools.
Developed by Vranos.

About Lockdown 3
Lockdown 3 tracks warping and planar surfaces inside After Effects and adds 3D depth to the generated mesh. The free version supports 1‑ and 2‑point tracking and includes an improved 3D planar tracker. Export options include Cinema 4D C4D files and Alembic files for Blender and other 3D applications, enabling attachment of objects and relighting in a 3D environment. Cleanup and paint work are performed in a stabilized composition; Paint Link lets Photoshop’s AI Generative Fill operate on moving footage, and Composite Brush is also provided. Compatibility covers After Effects 2022‑2026 and multiple releases of Blender, Cinema 4D, Houdini, and Maya.
Features
- Track warping and planar surfaces in After Effects with an improved 3D planar tracker
- Give the mesh 3D depth
- Export 3D tracking data to Cinema 4D as a C4D file, or to Blender and other 3D apps via Alembic
- Attach objects in 3D and relight the mesh
- Cleanup and paint in a convenient stabilized composition
- Paint Link runs Photoshop’s A.I. Generative Fill on moving footage
- Includes Paint Link and Composite Brush; free version supports 1 and 2 point tracking
Best for
After Effects users who need to track warping or planar surfaces and move the resulting mesh into 3D software.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Lockdown 3 support?
Lockdown 3 is compatible with After Effects versions 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Can Lockdown 3 export tracking data to Blender and Cinema 4D?
Yes. Lockdown 3 can export 3D tracking data as a C4D file for Cinema 4D and as Alembic files for Blender and other supported 3D applications.
How many tracking points does the free version of Lockdown 3 include?
The free version of Lockdown 3 allows tracking with either 1 or 2 points.
How does Lockdown 3 use Photoshop’s Generative Fill?
Paint Link, included with Lockdown 3, sends frames from After Effects to Photoshop where the AI Generative Fill tool can be applied to moving footage, with results returned to a stabilized composition.
Is Lockdown 3 free?
Lockdown 3 is listed as a free version that includes 1‑ and 2‑point tracking plus Paint Link and Composite Brush.
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