Best for: Gaming intros, sports highlights. True 3D text is heavy to render. The best free "work" uses the built-in Cinema 4D renderer in After Effects. Look for "Free 3D Text AEP" – these often have 4–6 camera angles pre-animated.
| Check | Why | |-------|-----| | AE version compatibility | Some require CC 2019+ | | Plugins | Avoid anything needing Element 3D, Trapcode, etc. unless you own them | | Fonts | Free templates often use free fonts (Google Fonts links provided) | | Controller layer | Good templates have a “Text” layer or “Edit Settings” layer | after effects text animation template free work