Trapcode Tao

Generate 3D geometries along paths
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Trapcode

Subcategories

Video & Motion

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4.7 / 5

About this software

Trapcode Tao is an After Effects plugin for generating procedural 3D geometries along paths. It creates extruded shapes, spheres, and N-gons using mask shapes, built-in auto paths, or motion from After Effects 3D lights. Tao supports repeaters, fractal displacement, image-based lighting, built-in environment maps, and customizable presets for motion graphics and VFX. It integrates with After Effects cameras and lights and uses GPU-accelerated rendering for interactive previews.

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Trapcode Tao

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Benefits

  • Procedural geometry generation: Create extrusions, spheres, and N-gons along animated paths quickly.
  • Mask and path sources: Use masks, auto paths, or AE 3D lights to drive geometry.
  • Lighting and materials: Apply image-based lighting, environment maps, and material controls.
  • Animation and repeaters: Two repeaters and offset tools create complex looping animations.
  • Interactive previews: GPU-accelerated rendering provides faster previews and workflow iteration.

Available languages

  • English

Support information

  • Product documentation: Comprehensive user documentation is available on the Maxon Help Center.
  • Tutorials and presets: Official presets and tutorial resources are provided on the product and community pages.
  • Compatibility information: System requirements and host compatibility are listed on the product page.
  • Installation and licensing: Installation and license management are handled through the Maxon App.
  • Release notes and updates: Release notes and version history are published on Maxon documentation pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is Trapcode Tao used for in motion graphics?
A plugin for Adobe After Effects that generates 3D geometry, surfaces and wireframe-style objects from spline paths and primitives for compositing and animation.
Which host application does Trapcode Tao work with?
It functions as an effect plugin inside Adobe After Effects, using the host application's compositing, timeline and 3D camera and light systems.
How are Tao animations controlled and customized?
Parameters are adjusted within the effect controls and can be animated with keyframes or expressions, enabling procedural animation tied to the After Effects timeline.
Can Trapcode Tao be rendered with After Effects' cameras and lights?
Yes; generated geometry responds to After Effects 3D cameras and lights, allowing consistent shading, shadows and compositing with other layers.