pt_Multiplane

Turn layered artwork into 3D multiplanes, adding depth without affecting shot composition.

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Description

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.

The multi-plane effect was made famous by the movie: "The Kid Stays in the Picture"

  • AUTO ARRANGE LAYERS: With Auto Arrange checked layers are automatically distributed along the z axis between the specified range of values. There's also an option to have layers distributed randomly inside that range.
  • NULL CONTROLS: If a layer has previously been animated or scaled, a null will be used to control the layer, and you should use this to move the layer on the z axis. Check 'Always use null controllers' if you want to control all layers in this way. To remove them you can simply delete the nulls if you've finished making Z Position adjustments.
  • 1 OR 2 NODE CAMERA: Choose whether to use a 1 node camera with just a Position property or a 2 node camera with an additional Point of Interest property.
  • LENS PRESET: Choose a lens preset for the multiplane camera.
  • APPLY MULTIPLANE: Either select specific layers in a comp first, or it will be applied to all layers. This applies the scale expressions that pt_Multiplane uses to compensate when layers are moved on the z axis.
  • BAKE/REMOVE: Use this option if you've finished adjusting your layers and want to remove the pt_Multiplane scale expressions. In many cases you can leave them applied, but you should remove them if you plan on animating the Scale or Z Position.

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Version History

2.88 -

Dec 20, 2023

Fixed failure to apply when using different comp renderers

2.87 -

Jan 23, 2023

License update

2.86 -

Jan 30, 2022

License update

2.85 -

Apr 11, 2021

License update

2.84 -

Dec 2, 2019

License update

2.83 -

Jul 21, 2019

License update

2.82 -

Aug 30, 2018

Fixed issue where front/back range always used defaults

2.81 -

Apr 29, 2018

Critical bug fix, license update

2.8 -

Apr 16, 2018

License update (enables floating license)

2.7 -

Apr 23, 2017

Controller nulls named after layers

Fix for drop-downs not displaying correctly on Windows HiDPI displays

Fix for help window not closing on Windows

2.6 -

Dec 7, 2015

Random distribution options

Fixed random distribution in CC 2015

2.5 -

May 14, 2014

Added Camera and Lens Preset options.

Fixed licensing issue with security false positive warnings.

Compatibility

After Effects

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018, CC 2017, CC 2015.3, CC 2015, CC 2014, CC, CS6, CS5.5, CS5, CS4

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