Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago

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Learn how to create a 3D Logo Ripple in After Effects. A clean, extruded outline animation you can easily customize for any brand. In this step-by-step tutorial I’ll guide you through the full process, from building the first path to swapping in your own logo.
No plugins required, just shape layers, a few smart expressions, and some After Effects magic.

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00:00 - What you'll learn
00:39 - Create the main path
03:58 - Fixing extrusion direction
06:02 - Animating the extrusion
07:24 - Setting Materials
08:05 - Adding camera and lights
10:39 - Connecting paths
12:32 - Create the logo instances
15:57 - Create the Ripple effect
17:38 - Replacing the logo
19:44 - Using more intricate logos