Historically, After Effects operated on a "2.5D" plane, requiring third-party plugins like Element 3D to handle actual 3D models. Version 24.1.0.78 deepens native 3D support.
In the Effect Controls panel, ensure the version drop-down is set to . Adobe After Effects 2024 24.1.0.78
2 GB of VRAM minimum (4 GB or more recommended). NVidia or AMD GPUs must support DirectX 12 or Metal on macOS. Historically, After Effects operated on a "2