About 3D Modeler

3D Modeler, developed by MotionCodes, creates 3D geometry directly from After Effects layers. It converts polygons from solid, shape, text, and transparency layers into 3D volumes that can be extruded by setting depth and offset values. The plugin supports building cubes, origami‑style shapes, pyramids, and other geometric forms, with mask‑driven carving, surface changes, beveling, and chamfering. Simplified controls cover color, depth, and rotation angle. After modeling, surfaces can be textured individually or in groups via a dedicated texturing pre‑compose, and cut‑out templates are included. Additional visual styles such as Origami Cube (with an opening controller) and Wired Mode are provided. The plugin is listed as free and is compatible with After Effects versions from CC 2017 through 2026.

Features

• Extrude solid, shape, text, and transparent layers into 3D volumes.
• Build cubes, origami shapes, geometric forms, and complete or incomplete pyramids.
• Extrude a selected surface by confirming a depth and offset value, then clicking generate.
• Use masks to selectively extrude or manipulate surfaces, including carving and surface changes.
• Perform beveling, chamfering, and other modifications with simplified controls for color, depth, and rotation angle.
• Texture created surfaces individually or in groups, with cut-out templates.
• Origami Cube style with an opening controller and a Wired Mode, each with its own controller.

Best for

After Effects users who need to turn layers into extrudable, textureable 3D geometry with mask‑based surface edits.