Plugins are almost universally developed by third-party developers, and not the developers of the original software itself (Adobe).įor us, our original software is After Effects. Let’s dive right in! What is an After Effects Plugin?Ī plugin is a component that adds a specific function or feature to an already existing software. If you just start using a plugin without understanding what task it is automating for you, then you're not truly expanding your MoGraph knowledge. However, I do want to stress that while plugins are essential in your day to day workflow, you really need to make sure you understand what the plugin is doing. A few seconds here or there really add up. You’ll find that as you work with After Effects plugins will save you a lot of time and energy, thus making your job a little easier. Some do simple things such as smooth out keyframes, while others allow me to generate amazing particle effects with minimum effort. For my day to day work in After Effects I use a wide number of plugins. While you can do amazing things with the base level software, to really unlock its full potential developers have created amazing tools called plugins. A Guide to Getting Started with After Effects Plugins.Īs you’ve probably found out by now, After Effects is an incredibly powerful piece of software.
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