Obviously, the #1 resource for scripts in After Effects is AEScripts.com (fantastic site), but there are scripts from other places, as well as plugins found for free from tutorial creators, or other marketplaces like Envato Market.
Curva is AE script to create a smooth animations of growth a paths based on Bezier algorithms.
You just select the last two vertices on the Path object in a Shape layer and then the script does everything for you.
Perfect for animating the appearance of letters, floral shapes and other such vector objects.
2D Parallaxer is a script for Adobe After Effects that creates simple side-scrolling animation that is customizable and easy to use.
Easily add footage between your parallaxing layers in your main composition, and parent those added layers to your moving elements through script-generated nulls.
The ScriptsManager is a daily workflow enhancement when it comes to running and managing a large amount of script files.
Features: – Run Scripts from your User Interface – Integrate into existing User Interface – Adds new available scripts at runtime* (click the refresh button) – Choose a custom scripts folder location – Create favorites for quicker access – Search for scripts
Okay, so Animation Composer is a new PLUGIN out, that you can get via VideoHive. Now, the Animation Composer Plugin is FREE, but the extra preset packs, like the one the image is linked to costs money. I actually got to try this out, and this plugin is killer. I will be reviewing it here soon on VisualFXtuts.com
But the good thing is, the free version of Animation Composer comes with a bunch (80+) of presets already, so you can try it out before you get more of the packs.
NAME YOUR OWN PRICE!
Reposition the anchor point wherever you want while retaining the animation path.
Easy to use, extendable and customisable icon library for motion designers, video editors and anyone else involved in the moving image industry. Delivered as After Effects projects that are very easy to use.
A compact toolbar to quickly select layers by property.
Layer Selector Toolbar is a compact toolbar for After Effects that makes it easy to select layers by property — without tagging or color coding.
Slice it Up is a tool that cuts footage into any number of vertically aligned slices by duplicating it N times and applying random width masks to it. Those pieces are brought into one composition later and laid one over another to create undistorted image. Tool provides controls to set random or linear offset to X, Y and Z position for each slice, adjust the expansion and rotation angles for the mask.
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That’s all for today, just a short little roundup. Going to try to do these every week so you can stay updated with whats come out. Let me know if there is something else you want me to make a list of!