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Evil Twin Stereo 3D

by David Seitz·VFX

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Why we like it

Evil Twin Stereo 3D stands out in the aescripts library for keeping the entire stereoscopic workflow controllable from the Left comp, so existing 2D work can be upgraded to S3D without repeating it.

What is Evil Twin Stereo 3D?

Evil Twin Stereo 3D brings stereoscopic 3D compositing into After Effects while letting you control everything from inside the Left comp, without opening the Right comp. A single LR Clone button generates or updates the Right comp, handling the repetitive work. Stereoscopic properties can be set by observation or numerically, and the plugin is compatible with any After Effects compositing technique.

The workflow suits rendered S3D footage and artwork, and can also add S3D to monoscopic graphics. Anaglyph 3D viewing works directly in the Left comp with on-the-fly convergence, and a Wiggle function flips between Left and Right for previewing depth without glasses. The Magic Expression feature live-links properties across left and right, with a variant that adds a stereo offset for real-time editing.

Additional components include a Scene Convergence Layer for a global stereo offset, an S3D Matte Layer, Split FX for independent left and right effects or masks, a Stereo 3D Viewer Comp for 3D monitor viewing or rendering to S3D formats, Special Comment Tags, LR Deep Clone for nested comps, and a complete S3D Camera Rig. A 2D project can be upgraded into S3D without repeating existing work.

Who is Evil Twin Stereo 3D best for?

Evil Twin Stereo 3D is best for after Effects artists working with rendered S3D footage and artwork, or adding stereoscopic 3D to monoscopic graphics.

How much does Evil Twin Stereo 3D cost?

Evil Twin Stereo 3D is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click LR Clone button to generate or update the Right comp from the Left comp
  • Anaglyph 3D viewing inside the Left comp with on-the-fly convergence
  • Wiggle function to flip between Left and Right, now using RAM Preview
  • Magic Expression for live-linking properties across left and right, with an offset variant
  • Split FX for independent left and right versions of the same effect or mask within the Left comp
  • Stereo 3D Viewer Comp with Checkerboard and Interlaced display modes for 3D monitors or S3D rendering
  • Complete S3D Camera Rig plus Scene Convergence Layer, S3D Matte Layer and LR Deep Clone for nested comps

Tags

#Stereo 3D#Stereoscopic#After Effects#Anaglyph#Compositing#S3D#Camera Rig

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does Evil Twin Stereo 3D support?

Evil Twin Stereo 3D is compatible with a broad range of After Effects releases, including After Effects 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018, CC 2017, CC 2015.3, CC 2015, CC 2014, CC, CS6, CS5.5. Version 1.1.1 also updated compatibility with macOS Catalina. If you run any of these versions, the plugin should integrate with your existing setup, so check your specific build against this list before installing to confirm it matches your environment.

Do I need to open the Right comp to work in stereoscopic 3D?

Evil Twin Stereo 3D lets you control everything from inside the Left comp, with no need to open the Right comp. The LR Clone button generates or updates the Right comp for you, and stereoscopic properties can be set by observation or numerically. Anaglyph 3D viewing also happens directly in the Left comp, so no separate viewer comp is required. Special Comment Tags can lock a comp from LR Clone if you do want to work directly in the Right comp.

Can Evil Twin Stereo 3D add S3D to an existing 2D project?

Evil Twin Stereo 3D can add S3D to monoscopic graphics and upgrade a 2D project into stereoscopic 3D without repeating work, all without compromising your pre-existing work on the Left comp. It is compatible with any After Effects compositing technique, so if you can do it in 2D you can do it in S3D. This also allows a project to be exchanged between a compositor and an S3D specialist during production.

Is Evil Twin Stereo 3D free?

Evil Twin Stereo 3D is listed as free in this catalog. Since licensing terms can change over time, check the developer's page for the current details before you download. The current release is version 1.1.1, updated on August 26, 2020, which added macOS Catalina and After Effects 2020 compatibility along with help access through the settings panel and minor bug fixes.

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