Creating a bend image in AE6

Hi all,
I am creating a video in which in which there is a film reel which moves from left to right when it comes to the centre the reel must be turned in to digit(2) by taking appropriate twist that s are required[All this is done in motion]. How do i do it. I have tried puppet tool (for transforming into digit 2)but it doesnt look neat when video is playing . How do i do it. Please give me a hint

Nah, that's way beyond AE's limited 3D abilities. You're gonna need a 3D plug-in like Zaxwerks Serpentine or a 3D program.
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