What's the best way to fake VersaTUBEs?

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Create a 3D object and save it as an object in your visual effects.

Make the 3d object the shape of your versatubes. Just do a 2d linear map onto the object.

Now make bottom layers your background. Make a middle layer the black media file on the new object and create all versatube content on layers above the black using the new object.