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Dynamic Shadow 3

by Pixcode·VFX

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Why we like it

Dynamic Shadow 3 earns its place in the Toolfarm library by bringing 19 shadow styles, 12 light styles and a Visual Shadow engine into one After Effects plugin, with style previews for quicker choices.

What is Dynamic Shadow 3?

Dynamic Shadow 3 is a Pixcode plugin that creates dynamic, controllable floor shadows in After Effects. Version 3 brings 19 shadow styles and 12 light styles together with a Visual Shadow engine for realistic lighting and shadow customization.

The Visual Shadow engine applies shadow and light reflection to selected objects and adjusts the angle based on layer position. You can simulate natural sunlight, select multiple layers as objects, and apply multiple styles to sunlight and objects. A style preview helps with fast decision-making inside a user-friendly interface.

A 3D Shadow tool creates a 3D directional shadow from any shape and handles basic shadow and reflection effects. Shadows, light and reflections are all adjustable through adaptable settings. Dynamic Shadow 3 is compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and CC 2019.

Who is Dynamic Shadow 3 best for?

Dynamic Shadow 3 is best for after Effects artists adding floor shadows, reflections and sunlight-style lighting to selected layers.

How much does Dynamic Shadow 3 cost?

Dynamic Shadow 3 is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Visual Shadow engine that applies shadow and light reflection to selected objects and adjusts the angle based on layer position
  • 19 shadow styles and 12 light styles
  • 3D Shadow tool for creating a 3D directional shadow from any shape
  • Simulate natural sunlight effects
  • Select multiple layers as objects and apply multiple styles to sunlight and objects
  • Preview selected styles for fast decision-making
  • Customize shadows, light and reflections with adaptable settings

Tags

#After Effects#shadows#lighting#reflections#sunlight#Pixcode#3D shadow

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does Dynamic Shadow 3 support?

Dynamic Shadow 3 supports After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and CC 2019, covering several years of releases. The same version range is listed as the plugin's requirements, so an After Effects install from that span is what you need to run it. If you're within that range, the plugin fits your setup. For versions outside this list, or to confirm the current requirements before installing, check the developer's page.

Is Dynamic Shadow 3 free?

Dynamic Shadow 3 is listed as free in this catalog. Since licensing terms can change over time, confirm the current details on the developer's page before you download or use it in a project. Beyond cost, the developer's page is also the best place to check the latest version, requirements and any usage conditions that may apply, so you're working from the most up-to-date information rather than an older listing.

Does Dynamic Shadow 3 support languages other than English?

Dynamic Shadow 3 added compatibility with Japanese, French and other languages in its 1.2 update, released in mid-2025. Earlier releases focused on the initial launch and a license fix. If language support matters for your setup, the developer's page is the place to confirm exactly which languages are covered in the current build, since the changelog notes the addition without listing every language individually.

How many shadow and light styles does Dynamic Shadow 3 include?

Dynamic Shadow 3 includes 19 shadow styles and 12 light styles, along with a Visual Shadow engine for lighting and shadow customization. You can apply multiple styles to sunlight and objects, and preview selected styles for faster decisions. Alongside these, a 3D Shadow tool creates a 3D directional shadow from any shape and handles basic shadow and reflection effects. Shadows, light and reflections can all be adjusted through adaptable settings.

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