Can I extrude a PNG in After Effects?

Short answer, you can’t. AE needs path information to extrude.

Can I extrude a PNG?

1 Correct answer they are shapes… you just need to make sure the hierarchy makes sense and is passed through properly. Right click on the illustrator layer->create-> create shapes from vector layer. Now you have shape layer that will extrude.

How do I import a PNG into After Effects?

In After Effects go to File → Import → File or double-click in the Project Window to open up the Import Window. Locate the PNG image sequence you wish to use, select the first image, and be sure to check the box for Sequence. *Make sure the import settings are set to import as Footage.

How do I save an After Effects file as an MP4?

How to Export MP4 Files from After Effects

  1. Open the Comp You Want to Export.
  2. Go to Composition > Add to Media Encoder Queue.
  3. Under Format, Choose H264.
  4. Under Preset, Choose the Preset You Want.
  5. Click the Green Play Button, to Start Export. That’s it! I hope this makes sense to you.

Where can I find the extrusion options in after effects?

However, extrusion options are nowhere to be found. Just above the Material Options, I can see Geometry Options, which is grayed out. These are the properties that I need access to, so why is it grayed out? Let’s have a closer look. The Renderer controls which features are available for your 3D layers inside of After Effects.

How do I extrude a 3D text or shape layer?

In the Ray-traced renderer, 3D text and shape layers can have an extrusion or bevel. For a beveled and extruded text or shape layer, do the following: Create a text or shape layer. Enable 3D for the layer. For more information on enabling 3D for a layer, see Convert 3D layers.

How do I create real 3D text in after effects?

Now l et’s jump in and take a step-by-step look at how to create real 3D text inside of Adobe After Effects. Once I have a comp created, I’ll go to Layer > New > Camera and leave the camera at the default settings. I’ll add a text layer and type out the word Extrude.

How do I use the 3D renderer in after effects?

Let’s have a closer look. The Renderer controls which features are available for your 3D layers inside of After Effects. To access this feature, go to Composition > Composition Settings and select the 3D Renderer tab. Mine is currently set to Classic 3D, allowing me to manipulate 2D layers in a 3D environment.