After Effects Tutorials & Tips
This After Effects script thoroughly cleans your project by automatically removing all expressions from every layer and property within your compositions. It recursively scans through property groups, ensuring that even nested expressions are eliminated. With built-in error handling and detailed logging, the script not only reports the total number of expressions removed but also provides…
This script automates the process of creating multiple compositions in After Effects from a single template. Each line of text that you input will become its own composition. The script first validates that your project is open and then displays a user-friendly dialog for you to enter your text. It then searches your project for…
This script automates many of the repetitive tasks involved in creating transitions and setting up a composition, letting you focus on adjusting creative parameters as needed. Usage: To use the script, follow these steps:
When working with Adobe After Effects, you may need to identify property names for specific elements within a layer. This can be a crucial step in scripting and automation. The following script provides a way to recursively walk through the property chain of selected layer(s) and outputs the match names and display names directly to…
Here is a function to convert any shape path into a bezier path. Make sure that you selected the sub path under contents. Manually Convert Parametric Shapes into a Bezier Path In this short guide, I’ll demonstrate how to effortlessly transform any Parametric Shape into a Bezier Path within Adobe After Effects. Step 1: Choose…
This script sorts all layers in a composition by their Z position, moving them into order based on their depth in 3D space. It does the following:
When working with Adobe After Effects, you may sometimes need to resize a composition to match the bounding box of selected layers and center them within the resized composition. Performing this manually can be time-consuming, especially in projects with multiple layers. This script automates the entire process, making your workflow much more efficient. Script Overview…
Tracking motion in Adobe After Effects is an essential skill for visual effects artists, compositors, and motion designers. While After Effects offers built-in tracking tools, they often struggle with complex shots or incomplete tracking data. This is where ReTrack 2 comes in—a powerful motion tracking and editing plugin designed to rebuild, refine, and enhance existing…
Place a shape or an image on your composition. Convert it into 3D Layer. Click T to open its opacity property. Alt-Click on Stop-Watch icon to enable expressions. Delete and paste the following expression in this field. Now add two Expression Controls: Both should be Slider Control. You can add Expression Controls from: Effect –…
Create a New Shape Layer Add a Path to the Shape Layer Add Expression Controls for Custom ParametersYou’ll need to create several controls to tweak the organic line’s behavior with noise. Change the “Length” to increase or decrease the overall size of your line.Modify “Points” to add more or fewer vertices, which will affect how…