Zaxwerks 3D Flag for After Effects is a plug-in.

--- Quick Start ---
1- Create a comp-sized Solid
2- Apply 3D Flag by going to the Effects menu, then go to Zaxwerks > 3D Flag
3- Select the 3D Flayer, and go to the Effect Controls Window.
4- In the "Color From Layer" menu, select an image layer as the map for the 3D Flag.

--- Release Details ---


Version 4.0.0 Update:

- Real-time Rendering

- Real-time ambient occlusion for dark and smudgy shadows

- Image-based lighting: light an entire scene with a snap shot.

- AE CC 2015 Compatible

- Real-time Shadows

- New textures for instant creation

Version 3.0.1 Update:

- Added Tool Tips for many controls within the Flag Set-Up window.

- Fixes a mapping issue where the map may be off by a pixel.

- Fixes an issue where working with End Caps may cause the program to crash.

- Fixes an issue where the end cap may switch to a large sphere.

- Fixes for Wind Variation where it may not be working properly with Pre-Roll.

- Fixes the Flag Z Position control where the flag may not update properly. 

Version 3.0.0 Update:

- Loopable flag animation.

- Create curtains to generate a movie theater effect.

- Create roll down and drop down animations to reveal the banner.

- Real 3D Flag Poles that are mappable.

- Attach a wide array of caps to the tip of your flag using fancy spikes, shiny ornaments and more.

- Set your flag on sophisticated stands, wall attachments or even a lamp post.

- Material Editor lets you create highly realistic materials that can be used for the Flag fabric, poles, or custom end caps.

- Dozens of new presets let you create single or double poled flags, banners, curtains quickly.

- Drag and drop flag presets including the American, Canadian, and English Flag or create the Democratic and Republican flag for the upcoming elections.

- Using the Flatten control, you can turn a flag from a flat card to a waving flag, or have a flag turn into a flat image whenever you like.

- Apply a Shadow Catcher layer to create realistic shadows for the flag.




Version 2.0.0 Update:

- 64-bit Compatibility for After Effects CS5 and above.



--- Support ---

If you need support try these options.

1- Look on the Zaxwerks Help Center support page to see if there are any known issues dealing with the software.
Go to http://zaxwerks.com/helpcenter/

2- Ask the experts on the Zaxwerks User Forum.  Users from all over the world may be able to help you at any time of the day or night. http://zaxwerks.com/forum/index.html

3- Read the manual.  It's surprising what you'll find in the User Guide.

4- Contact Zaxwerks directly at support@zaxwerks.com.  Be sure to include your computer configuration as well as steps to reproduce your problem.
