Ray Projector is a GPU‑accelerated After Effects plugin that detects image edges, extrudes them into 3D geometry, shades the result with environment maps (preset or custom), and applies a gradient along the extrusion axis.
Developed by irrealix.
About Ray Projector
Ray Projector, developed by irrealix, extracts edges from a source image and creates 3D models through GPU‑accelerated extrusion. The resulting geometry can be shaded using environment maps drawn from built‑in presets or supplied as a custom layer, and a gradient color is applied along the extrusion axis for a smooth transition effect. The plugin supports After Effects releases from 2020 through 2026. This is the initial version (1.0.0) released on April 1, 2026. A demo video demonstrating the workflow is provided by the developer.
Features
- GPU-accelerated extrusion of image edges into 3D models
- Edge detection that drives the extrusion
- Environment-map shading using presets or a custom layer
- Gradient coloring applied along the extrusion axis
- Compatible with After Effects 2020 through 2026
Best for
After Effects users who need to generate shaded 3D geometry from image edges with GPU‑accelerated performance.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Ray Projector support?
Ray Projector is compatible with After Effects 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Does Ray Projector use the GPU?
Yes. The plugin relies on the GPU for extrusion, environment‑map shading, and gradient coloring.
Can Ray Projector use custom environment maps?
Yes. You can shade the extruded models with the supplied preset maps or provide your own custom environment‑map layer.
Is Ray Projector free?
The catalog lists Ray Projector as free; refer to the developer’s page for the current licensing terms.
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