How to make a shape 3D in After Effects

🎁 FREE browser extension to grow your YouTube channel: To turn a shape from 2D into 3D in Adobe After Effects, you need to do 2 things. First, select the layer you want to turn into 3D and then select the “3D layer“-box next to it. If you can’t see these icons, right-click on the top row in the timeline window, go to “Columns“ and select “Switches“. Now the layer is technically 3D already, but if you change the view from “Front“ to “Custom View 1“ you can see that there’s still no depth in the shape. So now, you want to open your layer and go down to “Geometry Options“. As you can see, this one is greyed out, so you need to change the renderer (which you can also do in the “Composition“ window) to Cinema 4D. Now, when you open “Geometry Options“ and change “Extrusion depth“, the shape will increase in this third direction, which makes it look more 3D. I hope you liked this video and if you want to see more quick tutorials just like this one, please subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss out on my next video! Thanks for watching, keep learning, and have a great day! ********** RESOURCES FOR CREATORS: 📈🎞 Want to grow your YouTube channel? Get your 30-day free trial 🎁 of TubeBuddy here: ► 📈 🧠 Want to become a better Content Creator? Get resources, digital products, and BTS content here: ► 🎵🎞 Want music for your videos? Get 2 extra months 🎁 of Artlist for free: ► 💻💡 Want to learn more about Adobe Premiere Pro? Check out my playlist with short tutorials: ► 💻💡 Want to learn more about Adobe After Effects? Check out my playlist with short tutorials: ► ✈️🗽 Want to follow a Content Creators journey? Check out my playlist where I document my way to towards Vayner Media, NYC: ► 🧰🛠 Want to know what camera gear I use? Check it out here: ► ********** GEAR I USE (AND RECOMMEND): 🚁 Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Pro ► 💻 Laptop: Macbook Pro 15“ ► Laptop stand ► Crisp device stand for laptop/ipad ► 🎧 Headphones: Doqaus ► 🪝 Headphone-hanger under my desk ► ⌨️ Keyboard ► 🖱 Trackpad ► 📷 Camera: Lumix GH5 ► Lens: 14mm F2.5 ► Lens: 25mm F1.7 ► Lens: 12-60mm ► Budget tripod: Velbon M43 ► 🎛 Stream deck ► 🎤 Wireless mic: Sennheiser AVX-MKE2 Lavalier Pro Set ► 🎤 Budget microphone: Takstar SGC-598 shotgun mic ► 🎤 Condenser Microphone ► 💡 Portable handy ringlight ► 💡 Handy portable rechargeable lights ► Handy adapters: USB 3.0 to USB C ► USB C Hub (all-in-one) ► Adapter: HDMI to USB ► Cable bag ► Super-usable cable straps for everyday use ► 🖨 Labelling machine ► ********** 📲 CONNECT WITH ME HERE: ► ► ► ► ► ► @davidlindgren89 ********** DISCLAIMER: This video and description might contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank You for your support! 🙏 (All links are my genuine recommendations.)