Normality Plugin After | Effects

If you work with extruded shapes, 3D texts, or mockups, this $40 plugin is the secret weapon that bridges the gap between "fake 3D" and "CGI-level lighting." Standard After Effects extrusion works via "ray-traced" or "cinema 4D" rendering. While it creates geometry, the lighting response is often rudimentary. When you rotate a layer, the bevels don't catch the light correctly because the software is simulating a shell rather than a solid object.

4.8/5 Best for: Motion designers who hate waiting for 3D software to render. Worst for: Anyone who hasn't updated After Effects since 2018 (Requires AE CC 2019+). Have you used Normality to save a problematic 3D shot? Let us know in the comments below. normality plugin after effects

A "Normal Map" is a specific type of image where red, green, and blue channels tell a 3D program (or a lighting plugin) exactly which direction each pixel on your shape is facing. If you work with extruded shapes, 3D texts,

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