REAL 3D Stroke WITHOUT Plugins | After Effects Tutorial

[@thenorthernphilosopher]

This fast box blur + Glow combination is an absolute masterpiece!

[@hoozn]

daaaaaamn. this was EXACTLY what I was looking for. started a quick google search after a client requested sth like this, and amids all the laughable "buy trapcode" suggestions, low-key "let me just show you how I do all this by simply using the app properly" Michael appears and saves the day 😂🙀🥳 thanks man, super smart solution for a super simple problem

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you very much! I appreciate it 😊. Yeah, it’s insane to buy a subscription for an effect that you use 1-2 times in your lifetime 😂

[@IRTAZA3]

Bless you, Michael, I've been exhausting myself all day trying to create 3D connections with the same concept. You've earned a sub and my gratitude. Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial.

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you very for your encouraging words 🙏

[@SunteamFilms]

Hi Michael, I came across the "3D Shapes with Shape Layers" video because KZbin suggested it. Thinking "Oh, that sounds interesting, probably a better solution than what I'm doing, when I need it." Your content blew me away! not just the "move points of a shape in 3D space", but the little things you throw in "as garnish" that are real game changers! the simple but brilliant neon glow? put the trim path below the wiggle? you are AWESOME and I'm very grateful for your knowledge sharing 🙏 thank you!

[@vinhdo1609]

i didn't expect u come back way too fast. like the fastest one. amazing techniques and knowledge thanks

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you, too 😊. This video was more or less “easy” to create because I already did the research on my last 3D Shape tutorial 😎

[@komkumarkumar4451]

Right after seeing the thumbnail i knew it should b u sir Hattsss offff to ur work again🙏 Tnxx for the tutorial

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you. Good to know my thumbnails work now 😂

[@moonchild887]

excellent tutorial, made my short film look 100x better. Very easy to follow, no issues whatsoever. 10/10 recommend. Thank you.

[@ikesunu5460]

This is incredible! Love that you found a way to do it natively.

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you 😊. At least this method saves some money for plugins 😂

[@Bopsterjazz]

This is exactly what I needed to finish a school project! Thank you so much!

[@MichaelPonch]

Glad I could help!

[@ahojproductionsmedia]

THANK YOU! I was looking for a solution that didn't cost $1000. The Red Giant stuff looks awesome but I was sure that After Effects had the capability to make 3D strokes without spending a buncho mullah.

[@chasingdownchano]

underrated!! Your tutorials are next level

[@MichaelPonch]

Thanks, man 😊

[@nicobico]

This is epic! I love cool colorful effects like these that really stand out. Keep up the good work!

[@Brazseo]

That's so cool, I'd love to use something like this for my VR game splash screen!

[@SeventhSaturday77]

Bruh, You are a genius! Love this tutorial

[@cath0dictube]

that glow recipe is gourmet

[@MichaelPonch]

Thanks, bud 😎

[@donopardede3820]

as always come back with classy tutorial

[@MichaelPonch]

Thanks, Sir 😊

[@MarinaGrandi-el8pz]

Hi did you know why when the null exits from the screen it changes position like it flips, it's like when it goes behind the camera something happens... Thnx

[@rizqymaulana]

Same problem here. Didn't solve yet.

[@MichaelPonch]

Hi 👋. I’m honestly not sure what exactly happens. After all its just fake 3D, the 3D coordinates projected to 2D space for the shape layer. Possible Workaround: You could split the shape layers or make them invisible when they are out of frame.

[@dodmedia]

This is fantastic Michael! Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@MichaelPonch]

Thanks and welcome 😊

[@zohaibmalik819]

Wow. This is a very cool tutorial. It was really amazing. I love your processes of achieving almost impossible things in AE. Waiting for more cool ones and thanks for sharing this one.

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you 😊 There are some tutorials in the pipeline. But please be patient a bit . My real job keeps me from making tutorials 😂

[@zohaibmalik819]

@@MichaelPonch Got it.😁. No worries. Take your time. 😅

[@Totorus]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@maximilianyuen]

fantastic. But is it possible to add a few extra null controller mid way without needing to reset everything?

[@2181425]

Amazing tutorial

[@donross7820]

So clever!! And so generous of you to give the beautiful example file. Thank you

[@richardrgarabedian9054]

wow, awesome...i never knew this and ive seen so many tutorials

[@ShaunNotcutt]

This is so good, exactly the 3d stroke type I've been looking for!! thank you!

[@Mydriatik1618]

This is great, thank you. Quick question - is it possible to make the stoke appear flat like a ribbon and pick up shadows on the curves with lighting?

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you 😊. Unfortunately no, because it’s a fake 3D stroke. You are better off using blender or cinema 4D to accomplish something you wish

[@Mydriatik1618]

@@MichaelPonch ah, thought that might be the case - thank you for getting back to me. All the best.

[@vitorfrens6923]

Just impressive! Can't wait to try, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@MichaelPonch]

Welcome 😊

[@KabeeshS]

Gods have spoken. ❤️

[@MichaelPonch]

Don’t flatter me too much 😂

[@WalidDingsdale]

nice and neat totorial, thank you very much👍

[@MichaelPonch]

Welcome 😊

[@furyzenblade3558]

Insane tutorial, I can't believe its so underrated

[@GrafAndras]

Fast an clean - thank you

[@glenngangan2965]

wow. i love your video, thank you for explaining in a clear way. i just subscribed and clicked the bell. i dont have an after effect app yet but will try this when i do. please continue to teach us.

[@vultan2000]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you so much for this. Just out of curiosity is it right this only works with the active camera? When I switch to ‘top’ or ‘left’ etc the line disappears.

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you 😊. Absolutely right, this works only in active camera. After all it’s fake 3D

[@seanhong3959]

​@@MichaelPonch does that mean it won't work with a tracked camera?

[@MichaelPonch]

@@seanhong3959 it works with a tracked camera. as long as you edit the stroke through this cam. You can’t adjust in other views, like top view, as you can only see the result when the active camera is on.

[@MichaelPonch]

@@seanhong3959 but of course you can reposition the null objects in other views because they are “true” 3D

[@saemranian]

You are great, MAN. Thanks for sharing.

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you 😊

[@flyingfishdesign62]

Great tutorial, thanks!!

[@cardermedia]

Great video, but such a shame it doesn't recognise obscuring layers, so you can't have the stroke wrapping around objects.

[@dansan3309]

Wow Michael ,this is cool ~thanks

[@NightDancer-nf8dq]

wow !!! This is a really amazing idea.!! Thank you!

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you very much and welcome 😊

[@x_eagle]

excellent tutorial

[@yanvios]

nah this is too brilliant and classy tutorial, thanks for the tuts !!

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank YOU very much for watching my tutorial 😊

[@miketanedo]

Hi Michael, love this tutorial. I want to download this plugin/scripts from the weblink you provide and pay it but unfortunately don't have credit card. Can I send the payment through paypal? Please let me know how to proceed. Hope for your reply.

[@MichaelPonch]

Thanks for the hint. I just added Paypal to the purchase options. Please try it again and let me know if something doesn’t works. And thanks for your support 😊

[@jwyeoh3160]

thanks for the life saving tips !!!!

[@dogflirt]

This is SO helpful!! Thanks for sharing! 👏🤙

[@directorneal]

God Damn! your taking this to the next level

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you 😊

[@dsalainti]

cool i always thought how to create 3d stroke just from pen tool and you deliver it

[@mapoworldist386]

Wow this is really useful and something much needed. Thank you!

[@randallhernandez1644]

Eres un genio, muchas gracias por estas técnicas 😎😎😎😎

[@TimandLauren]

Hey mike, youve been freelancing for so long thats amazing dude, would you ever go back to a full time motion designer job? If so, why Keep crushing bro

[@MichaelPonch]

Hey. I don’t think I’ll go back. Maybe when I don’t get any offers anymore. Which was nearly the case in the beginning of Covid. Maybe the pressure is higher as a freelancer but it’s worth the freedom. I like to work in a team but as soon as I have social issues with some guys or my boss it would be the hell for me. Of course you have also difficult clients. I don’t say ‘f*** off’ to them. I try to finish all my projects but I like the freedom to tell him that I don’t have time for him anymore the next time he wants to hire me 😂

[@TimandLauren]

@@MichaelPonch legitimate reasons to stay freelance for sure man!

[@stupidusernameize]

Amazing Tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you and welcome 😊

[@WiLDeveD]

I love you man... Thanks for sharing such a pure content

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you very much 😊

[@MegaCleverMan]

thanks

[@vidarvaggen]

This is brilliant! Exactly what I needed. Thank you very much!

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you and welcome 😎

[@decorjp3d134]

!!! excellent . thanks !!

[@vincentroux3526]

This is insane. You are amazing. Huge thanks !

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you very much 😊

[@MicheleSavini-v7u]

Too good maffriend

[@birdbrainsolutions6112]

Great tutorial, thank you! Question: Im using AE 16 which doesn't have taper strokes, and trapcode 3d strokes are not showing the strokes/outlines :( Do you know why trapcode isnt showing the strokes? Thanks

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you 😊. Oh I’m sorry I cannot help. I’m using the latest Trapcode 3D strokes from Maxon. But you could try the free Thicc Stroke Plugin that also offers tapered strokes

[@birdbrainsolutions6112]

@@MichaelPonch Thank you for the reply! And great videos too! I must've watched this video atleast 10 times lol, too bad I need to upgrade the AE version to be able to use it :( Have a great day!

[@sportxdesigns2608]

Amazing tutorials, please keep them coming!

[@bodyajuju]

That's so great! Thx

[@vinijacob6074]

that’s incredible!!

[@evelinefalcao1286]

Thank you!

[@Rohan-ce6tj]

Hey Michael loved your tutorial! is it possible to put any png image around the tweaked line to make it feel real 3d like I want the line to run around my png is that possible?

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you very much 😊. Do you mean the line wraps around your PNG. It’s a 2D layer after all. So you have to use masking tricks to convey the illusion that the line goes behind your PNG. Or do you mean your png bends along the line? This would be impossible in AE but achievable in Blender or C4D

[@Rohan-ce6tj]

@@MichaelPonch I mean to say is that my png is in 3d space and I want the line to move around my png making it feel like its a 3d line around my png

[@MichaelPonch]

@@Rohan-ce6tj I understand. As I said You have to fake it by masking away the parts of the stroke that go behind the PNG.

[@TimandLauren]

We need mike ponch vlogs back in the world bro!

[@MichaelPonch]

No vlog but at least a new tutorial next week. You are the first to know 😊

[@TimandLauren]

@@MichaelPonch nice! Just rewatched your freelancer vlog, and trying to find the one you did for that client with the 3d from start to finish

[@snake_879]

Very cool video! Thanks!

[@bryzr]

Super cool man! Love this tut

[@Corvus007]

Cool tutorial! Thank you!

[@사공공-r7z]

You are amazing!! thank you so much🥰

[@gopoo]

Amazing Bro!.. Thank you for this fantastic tutorial!

[@namdhis]

You're awesome!

[@MichaelPonch]

Thanks, man 😊

[@severniima4o361]

insane! Huge thanks)

[@Jorcap]

this is so damn cool. Wow

[@JRZflicks]

This is brilliant.

[@MichaelPonch]

Thanks very much 😊

[@maximumblackness]

Awesome Video

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you 😊

[@robertcasellas4751]

I'm new to your channel. I'll keep connected. Thanks for your job.

[@beprofessional3623]

can you plz tell how to add it to a video in my case it just get's yellow (the whole screen)

[@asmkawsar]

So Cool 🔥💜

[@gabrielecella]

super! thx dude

[@AliKhansari-po3wz]

Hi bro thanck for tutorial❤️ can you add a project file with text beacuse thats one its so good and i cant create with text like you if you can add a project file Like the project you showed in the first video🙏 I'm sorry if I wrote badly because I don't know English and I understand your videos to some extent thanck you🙏❤️

[@cervellimatteo]

It’s possibile to add this 3d stroke in a drone video?

[@MichaelPonch]

In principle yes, it depends on the video. What you can do is 3d camera track the video. And place the null objects in 3d space. But as it is fake 3d the stroke always has a consistent thickness. In some cases you could mimic perspective with tapered strokes

[@Mr.Shinobi1]

I try moving about the orbit but the stroke is the one just orbiting and not the scene. DiD I do something wrong?

[@MichaelPonch]

Hi 👋. If you work in an older AE Version you need to insert a camera layer

[@MichaelPonch]

…or maybe you haven’t checked the 3D checkbox for the other layers?

[@Jazzley]

This is sick

[@MichaelPonch]

Thanks 😎

[@amantv9326]

*questions* Where can we find the script...also is there a taper stroke for shape layer in AE CS6??...BTW this ended careers of many plugins... 🔥🙏Ur literally a genius 🔥🔥

[@MichaelPonch]

I’m very very sorry because AE introduced tapered strokes with AE 2020. Same for the script . But please google “ Create Nulls From Paths for CS6”. There is a Reddit discussion about it.

[@MichaelPonch]

And thank you by the way 😊

[@amantv9326]

@@MichaelPonch that's why I was searching for it nd couldn't find it 😂😂😂...

[@BigBuntv]

thanks

[@jorgenmalmo]

So cool. You should do more videos as you are on a another level :) I have some to work on for my channel :)

[@randomguy_17182]

THanks a Lot

[@dmitriyozhegov5135]

Ooohhh meen))) Ty for this tutorial !!!!!

[@ithylegriffiths]

how did you create the 3d BG?

[@MichaelPonch]

3D solids, each with a grid effect 😀. You can download the file (link in description)

[@jhbmotion6801]

LOVE

[@clistere2]

holy moly

[@MichaelPonch]

😎

[@hoopsy]

i can't find the taper edit: nevermind it's cause i'm using an old version (ae 2019)

[@ortu.agency1140]

sub! thanks - gonna use it for a cool project with train footage - gave a tip for your coffee box

[@leomac3337]

can i make real 3d stroke from a vector svg ai file ?

[@MichaelPonch]

Sure, you can copy the path in AI and paste it into the Shape Layers Path attribute. From here you can procede with my technique. I recommend it only if your SVG consists of a few paths. Would be tedious to process a lot of paths and the resulting Null Layers 😊

[@MichaelPonch]

Hi 👋. Just got your mail with your AI. Unfortunately it’s too complex for this technique. It’s rather something to accomplish in a 3d software where you 3D bend it along a spiral. There might be plugins but I would use a 3D program like Blender or C4D.

[@leomac3337]

@@MichaelPonch thanks for the support

[@vfxdanny4562]

please what are your pc specs

[@MichaelPonch]

My PC is 6y old. 2x Xeon 2.4GHz, 128GB RAM, 2x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080. But don’t be fooled by my screen recordings. I sped them up 😊

[@kaushikschaudhury8748]

wow.

[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you :)

[@salesdesign_]

nice nice nice

[@nimvajabee7410]

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[@catsanddogs939]

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[@valkanhk]

bad ass

[@TorinBell]

Doppppe!

[@YONIIDJ4242]

BROO YOU DO ME A FAVOR

[@MichaelPonch]

Welcome 🤗

[@jeetugalley]

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[@MichaelPonch]

Thank you 😊