2.5D

Flat layers arranged in three-dimensional space and seen through a camera. There are no modelled objects, but there is real perspective, parallax and depth of field.

In Premation

The 3D switch in the Transform panel adds Position Z and X and Y rotation to a layer. This is After Effects' Classic 3D model, with extrusion and imported glTF models added on top.

Read the docs: 3D layers

Related terms

• Parallax
• Two-node camera
• Depth of field