The (currently at version 6.1.0, which includes the legacy 5.x tools) is a powerful utility for After Effects users working with 3D renders. It allows you to re-texture objects and create 3D masks directly in your timeline using data passes (AOVs) from 3D software like Cinema 4D, Maya, or Blender. Core Components
To get optimal results with ft-UVPass, there are two critical best practices to follow that can save you from frustrating errors. Using a correctly rendered UV pass is vital for proper mapping. For the ft-UVPass Pro plugin to work accurately:
Custom-built subsampling that replaces Adobe's standard function to prevent extreme slowdowns. ft-PPass2Matte AEScripts ft-UVPass Bundle v5.5.1a for After Ef...
The bundle contains two core native plugins that split the workload of texture remapping and spatial masking:
Instead of masking by color (which fails if your object is grey) or masking by layer (which requires re-rendering), a UV pass allows you to select exactly the left arm, the logo on a bottle, or the eye of a character—entirely inside After Effects. The (currently at version 6
Version 5.5.x fully supports After Effects CC through 2024, as well as CS6. More importantly, it includes native MFR (Multi-Frame Rendering) support and compatibility with Apple Silicon chips (M1, M2, M3 series), dramatically improving render times on modern Mac hardware.
The is an essential toolkit designed to map 2D textures and images directly onto rendered 3D objects using UV coordinates. Created by François Tarlier and hosted on aescripts + aeplugins , this native plugin bundle bridges the gap between 3D DCC applications (like Cinema 4D, Blender, or Maya) and Adobe After Effects. It eliminates the need to jump back into a 3D engine just to swap out a texture, add a logo, or modify text on a moving object. What is Inside the Bundle? Using a correctly rendered UV pass is vital
spatial coordinate data of every single pixel into RGB channels.
ReMap UV is a similar tool that does essentially the same thing as ft-UVPass. However, ReMap UV comes with some additional premium features that may justify its higher price point. For simple UV mapping needs, ft-UVPass provides excellent value at $30–$50.
The ft-UVPass Bundle v5.5.1a has become the standard solution for many professional VFX pipelines. Here are two critical use cases: