pt_Multiplane
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Use this script to instantly turn layered Photoshop or Illustrator files into 3D multiplanes. pt_Multiplane adds expressions that let you freely move layers on the z axis without changing the look of the shot from the original camera position, making it easy to experiment with depth in your scene.
HOW TO USE:
- Import a layered Photoshop or Illustrator file using the ‘Composition – Cropped Layers’ option. A sample file ‘Miyajima.psd’ is included with this script.
- Open the imported comp, run the script and click Apply Multiplane. Markers are added to identify the layers with multiplane expressions.
- Change the comp view to ’2 Views – Horizontal’. Set one view to Active Camera and the other to Custom View 1 to see how the layers have been arranged in 3D space.
- Move layers nearer or further away by dragging the blue z-axis arrows in the comp window. Or select layers in the Timeline and press P to view the position values, then scrub the Z values from there. The view from the original camera position will not change.
- Animate the camera position and preview the result. Continue adjusting the depth of the layers as necessary.
You can also use pt_Multiplane with other types of layers, such as text and shape layers.
PLEASE NOTE This script is intended for use on layers before any transforms, parenting or keyframes are applied. It may cause these layers to shift position.
The download includes 2 different scripts. One is compatible with AE 6.5 and AE 7 and the other is compatible with CS3 and above.
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- pt_Multiplane UI
Version history
- 2.2 Added CS5 compatibility – may 2010
- 2.1 Added AE6.5 and AE7 compatibility – dec 2009
- 2.0 Initial release on aescripts.com – dec 2009
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Paul, this script looks great, I’m stoked to try it out!
Excellent script and tut! My mind is swirling with ideas for this script
Great job!!!
Looks fantastic!!!!
Can’t wait to try this out. Making the first request for an AE7 version, if possible. Thanks!
I’ve posted an update with a non-dockable version of the script that works in After Effects 6.5 or later.
If you’re following my demo video, the DecomposeText script I use in the demo doesn’t work in AE6.5 or 7, so you should make duplicates of the text layer and use masks to split the characters onto separate layers instead.
help me download file. Thank for share
@luantran – To download the script you need to add it to the cart and checkout. The script will be available for download immediately after checkout.
I am realy sory, but a cant download the script, and i dont now why. Can sameone help me here?
This just meet this wonderful website, but i´m steel too mucht dummy to understand it.
Thank´s very mucvht, and sory for my English.
Hi Jose, you need to click the “Add to Cart” button at the top of this page. From there, click “Checkout” and you’ll get a link to download the script.
yes i´m sory, i see it now. Thanks a lot
Thx a lot…I searched a lot for a script like this.Finally i found your site…You`r great…:D
Download/ZIP Archive is corrupt.
@Hans – I just tried downloading it and it worked ok. Could you try downloading it again, or try using alternative software to unzip it if you’re still having the problem.
Allright, now it worked. Now the file has 300kb more, so the previous file was 1,92MB and now it’s 1,95MB.
It unpacked now properly. Thanks.
Does this script work in Windows? All demos show Mac. Not sure if ‘a script is a script’ and should work on any OS.
Thanks…
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This script will work on Windows.
Great. Thank you!
_jr_
Man, I tried to do that in CS4, but I could not.
What I saw is that when I import the composition to another composition, and put the position and zoom negative, the composition is not exactly the vision of the camera.
What wrong i´m doing ?
You mean when adding a second comp as in the demo vid? Maybe the camera zoom in the second comp is different, in which case you’d need to animate the one in your main comp to match.
Great Script !!! I am doing some test with the sample photo, is ok to post on my website.
and give you credit for the photo?
Thanks
Ron
Hi Ron, It’s fine for you to use the sample photo. Maybe you can post a link here so we can all see your multiplane tests.
I only just purchased this app for cs4. Will I have to purchase again for cs5?
Thanks
@Gus. To download it for free add it to the Cart, change the amount to 0.00 and click Update Cart before checking out.
Thanks Paul great script.