Faux 3D / extruding animation / connect individual vertices of two paths

Question

I'm looking to create a faux 3D extruding animation by connecting two copies in different sizes of the same shape. Ideally, it would be even better to make it in a 3D environment, but a 2D could do the job. I have found several ways to connect individual vertices with lines—but ONLY lines, not all vertices of a shape.

I made a mockup using the Blend tool in Adobe Illustrator (See the GIF images below).

marcal_net · Accepted Answer

Hi Marçal,

After Effects doesn't have a blend functionality by default like Illustrator. However, you can look for a plug-in to achieve this effect here. Alternatively, you can use path animation to blend between shapes, although its usefulness may vary depending on your specific needs. Here's a tutorial that might help: https://adobe.ly/3QyvSLN

If avoiding external software is a requirement, you can use After Effects shapes and extrude them to create 3D objects. Here's a quick tutorial on that: https://adobe.ly/3QG1wHb

I hope this helps!

Thanks,
Nishu

Hi Nishu,

Many thanks; it worked!! I converted the shape into a 3D object, then extruded and scaled to 10000% the object depth to multiply the extrusion length, and then added a 20mm camera. No plugins or any extra software.

Marçal

RobShultz · Answer

Maybe Cinema 4D would be easier for what you're trying to accomplish.

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