Plexus for After Effects

Plexus by Rowbyte is a plug-in full of fascinating features: Transfer paths and 3D data, add atmospheric noise, control your shape output down to the last detail or import your OBJ data to stage it to great effect - the functions are diverse and expand your After Effects horizons with exciting 3D worlds . Your trainer Peter Leopold will guide you step by step through the possibilities of the plug-in and simply make your projects look better.

First, you will learn how to use the plug-in in general in the video tutorial. Then you will go through three different applications of Plexus in individual lessons - with the "Geometry" module you transfer objects to the plug-in, with effectors you influence the mesh and with the renderer you can choose between rays, lines, points and triangles, for example, to control your shapes. Tools that let you create effective scenarios.

Peter Leopold also shows you how to work with OBJ files, which you can import from any 3D program. An additional tutorial unit for even more depth of field. You will apply your newly acquired knowledge directly in a final project, using Plexus text and generating a 3D flight through Plexus clouds. The corresponding project file is included.

Bonus: an introductory, eleven-minute video on the use of plug-ins in After Effects. Here you will learn in detail how to install third-party plug-ins to enhance the Adobe program with powerful functions.

The training was created and optimized for After Effects CC. The paid plug-in Plexus itself is available from Rowbyte and, according to the manufacturer, is suitable for CS5 and higher. Please note the compatibility information on the manufacturer's website in order to integrate the plug-in smoothly into your user interface.