What It Does
3D Primitives Generator creates geometric 3D shapes inside After Effects without external 3D engines. Click a button to generate cubes, cuboids, cylinders, pyramids, or prisms. Each shape builds from native shape layers, solids, and pre-comps.
Every face of a generated primitive is its own composition. You can apply different colors, patterns, textures, or gradients to individual surfaces. This makes it useful for creating textured 3D models or architectural mockups without leaving After Effects.
Key Features
Single-click generation. Select a primitive type and it appears in your comp, ready to customize.
Taper controls. Adjust top and bottom taper on cubes, pyramids, and prisms. This lets you create tapered columns, beveled blocks, or custom geometric forms.
Individual face editing. Each surface is a separate comp. Replace a face with footage, apply effects, or animate it independently.
Slider-based controls. Adjust dimensions, segments, and proportions with sliders instead of manually positioning layers.
Native performance. Everything uses After Effects shape layers and expressions, so it renders fast without plugin overhead.
Who It’s For
Motion designers who need simple 3D shapes for title backgrounds, product mockups, or abstract geometry animations. Useful if you want to avoid Cinema 4D Lite for basic forms or need precise control over each face of a primitive.
Version 3 adds a redesigned UI modeled after 3D software panels, better layer naming, and color-coded organization for easier project management.
Pricing
This plugin uses pay-what-you-want pricing. You choose the amount when purchasing.
The regular suggested price is $49.99. Existing users can upgrade from earlier versions for $25 by logging into their account.