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VectorBox

by SadakaTV·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

VectorBox earns its place in the aescripts library for a specific trick: 3D boxes whose stroke size holds steady regardless of the box dimensions. Add per-face colour, a wireframe mode and Squash & Stretch, and it's a compact toolset for stylised box shapes.

What is VectorBox?

VectorBox is a tool for After Effects that builds colourful 3D boxes while keeping their stroke size intact, no matter how the box dimensions change. You control the box dimensions directly, along with the stroke size and stroke colour, and you can set the colour of each face independently.

A wireframe mode turns the faces off and leaves only the strokes visible, and a Squash & Stretch option interpolates between two sets of box dimensions. The current release, version 1.1, dates to September 2022 and fixed a bug that prevented docking. It is not yet updated for After Effects 2023, though it supports a long list of earlier releases from After Effects 2022 back to CS6.

A demo video is available, and the tool is listed here as free. Check the developer's page on aescripts for the current download and any licensing details.

Who is VectorBox best for?

VectorBox is best for after Effects artists who want colourful 3D boxes with strokes that stay a consistent size across changing dimensions.

How much does VectorBox cost?

VectorBox is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Adjustable box dimensions
  • Stroke size control
  • Stroke colour control
  • Independent colour for each face
  • Wireframe mode that turns faces off, leaving only the strokes visible
  • Squash & Stretch that interpolates between two sets of box dimensions

Tags

#After Effects#3D boxes#motion graphics#vector#wireframe#stroke#SadakaTV

Frequently asked questions

Does VectorBox work with After Effects 2023?

VectorBox has not yet been updated for After Effects 2023, so if you're on that release, check the developer's page on aescripts for the current status before relying on it. It does support a long list of earlier versions: After Effects 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018, CC 2017, CC 2015.3, CC 2015, CC 2014, CC and CS6. Across those supported versions you get the same box-building controls, including box dimensions, stroke size and colour, and the colour of each face.

Is VectorBox free to download?

VectorBox is listed as free in this catalog. For the current licensing terms, any usage conditions and the latest download, head to the developer's page on aescripts, since those details can change over time. The free listing covers the tool as described here, including its box dimensions, stroke size and colour, per-face colour, wireframe mode and the Squash & Stretch controls that interpolate between two sets of box dimensions.

What does wireframe mode in VectorBox do?

VectorBox includes a wireframe mode that turns the box faces off and leaves only the strokes visible. This works alongside the plugin's other controls, so you can still adjust box dimensions and the stroke size and colour while the faces are hidden. It sits next to the other settings VectorBox exposes, including per-face colour and the Squash & Stretch option that interpolates between two sets of box dimensions.

What changed in VectorBox 1.1?

VectorBox 1.1, released on September 14, 2022, fixed a bug that prevented docking. The previous release, version 1.0 from September 8, 2022, was the initial release. If you're troubleshooting docking behaviour, version 1.1 is where that fix landed, so running it or later is the way to get that change. Beyond that fix, the plugin's box-building features stayed as listed, covering box dimensions, stroke and colour options, wireframe mode and Squash & Stretch.

Alternatives to VectorBox

Also in Motion Graphics for After Effects.

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