How to Create a 3D Ribbon in After Effects (No Plugins!)

Create a stunning 3D ribbon animation in After Effects—without any plugins! This tutorial teaches you how to animate a ribbon with text, add depth, and create smooth motion using only built-in tools. Whether you're designing motion graphics, animated titles, or logo reveals, this After Effects tutorial has you covered! Enjoyed the tutorial? Like & subscribe for more! 🚀 https://www.youtube.com/c/motioncaddy... Buy Me a Coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/motioncaddy 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Setting up the ribbon and text 01:35 Linking the text to the ribbon 02:56 Attaching the text to the ribbon 03:41 Creating perspective 04:42 Extruding the ribbon 05:36 Adjusting positions 06:14 Animating the text 07:40 Creating the matte 12:24 Adding the back of the ribbon 14:17 Animating the ribbon path 14:55 Minor adjustments to edging 15:50 Adding a border to the ribbon