If you want to make last-minute client changes, experiment with stylized looks, or quickly composite 3D renders without relying on others, this bundle is a non-negotiable addition to your toolkit. Its stability on modern systems, combined with the power of ft-PPass2Matte, makes it an excellent value for any professional.
By leveraging UV data exported from 3D software, this plug-in bundle bridges the gap between pre-rendered 3D elements and 2D compositing flexibility. What is the FTUVPass Bundle?
A color-coded map that tells After Effects how textures map to the 3D geometry. aescripts ftuvpass bundle v551a for after ef
: UV and Position passes must be saved as 32-bit images (such as TIFF or EXR) to avoid pixelation and ensure enough data precision for the plugins to function correctly.
Unlike standard images that should look correct on screen, UV and Position Passes are data passes—their RGB values represent 3D coordinates, not colors meant to be displayed. If After Effects applies standard color management to these passes, the data becomes corrupted, leading to mapping errors. If you want to make last-minute client changes,
Note: v551a no longer includes the legacy "FT-Toolbox" as it has been merged into the Effect Controls panel for faster access.
Texture mapping inside Adobe After Effects has historically been a bottleneck for motion designers. Re-rendering a 3D scene just to tweak a surface texture costs valuable production time. The addresses this exact pain point. It provides a robust, production-ready workflow for re-texturing 3D objects directly within your compositing timeline. What is the FTUVPass Bundle
The bundle builds on a concept long familiar to compositors: using a UV Pass (or ST map) to project a new 2D image onto the surface of a 3D-rendered object, or using a Position Pass (PPass) to generate precise, 3D-aware mattes.
Seamlessly interacts with masks, adjustment layers, and track mattes applied to your texture pre-comps. How the Workflow Works
The latest version of the bundle includes critical performance and compatibility updates: