Import your main render (the beauty pass) into After Effects, along with the separate UV render pass, and the new texture or image you want to apply to your 3D object.
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Go to the top menu and select , then locate your installed Pixmap plugin category. Apply the effect to your solid. Step 3: Configuring the Map Parameters Pixmap Plugin After Effects
Installing PixMap is a straightforward process, but it requires locating the correct folder. The plugin is delivered as a single file, making manual installation simple.
: To install, place the .aex file into the After Effects plugins directory (typically C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects [Version]\Support Files\Plug-ins on Windows). Related Tools Import your main render (the beauty pass) into
is a specialized native plugin for Adobe After Effects that enables UV texture mapping directly within your compositions . Developed by Wunkolo , it allows users to map any layer or video onto a UV texture pass, facilitating rapid re-texturing without the need to re-render expensive 3D scenes. Key Features
Pixmap-style plugins bring granular, pixel-aware power into After Effects, enabling procedural generation, precise matte work, and creative stylizations that are cumbersome or impossible with standard effects alone. They shine when you need deterministic, frame-accurate pixel transforms or want to avoid round-tripping to other software. As with any specialized tool, integrate it where it provides real advantages: speed, control, or unique visual results. Pair Pixmap with good color management, sensible caching, and optimized render settings to get the best results in production. If you share with third parties, their policies apply
Why use Pixmap when After Effects has File > Import > File ?
The ability to change textures in real-time within AE removes the need for slow 3D re-renders.