However, extrusion options are nowhere to be found. Once my text layer is set to 3D, I’ll have access to the Material Options, giving me control over how my text interacts with 3D lights. With my text ready to go, I’ll hit the 3D button for the layer. After selecting a color I’m happy with, I’ll use the Align panel to center the text both horizontally and vertically in my comp. I’ll add a text layer and type out the word Extrude.

Once I have a comp created, I’ll go to Layer > New > Camera and leave the camera at the default settings. Now let’s jump in and take a step-by-step look at how to create real 3D text inside of Adobe After Effects. Īlso, the lack of lights will be less render-intensive, taking strain off of your system. And I’m going for a very minimal design which won’t be using lights, so this tutorial is great if you’re new to 3D in After Effects. This will be true 3D extrusion-no duplicated layers or comps. In this tutorial below, l I’m going to show you how to extrude text in Adobe After Effects, without the use of third-party plugins.

Up your 3D game in Adobe After Effects with extruded text.

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