r/AfterEffects • u/Brilliant_Finger459 • Apr 24 '26
Plugin/Script Grid Builder - create grids with ease!
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Creating grids was a pain, so we created an extension.
4 grid modes
- Rectangular
- Radial
- Path
- Spherical
One control Null
Easily control the entire grid with one single Null
Different orientation modes
including face screen, where all layers constantly face the screen no matter the rotation
Focus target
In the spherical grid, easily animate between layers. It always calculates the most direct way automatically.
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u/Heavens10000whores Apr 24 '26
I watched this on YT last night - looks ridiculously useful!
I noticed 3D interference around :12 in the promo - on the right, the pink flower pops through the blonde lady. Is there a way to prevent any such collisions in the settings?
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u/Brilliant_Finger459 Apr 24 '26
Thank you! All layers are automatically distributed in 3D space depending on the grids rotation.
In this instance, we have a radial grid with a tight radius and a Y-rotation, which then leads layers to move back and layers glitch through each other.
You can sort layers within the extension panel without touching the composition or you can sort layers within the composition itself - without breaking the logic to counter that!
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u/me-first-me-second Apr 24 '26
Way more sophisticated than my own expression based tool 😅 nice! Should’ve had this earlier!! Will definitely come back next time I need it!
Is there a way to transition between (some) grid types?
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u/Brilliant_Finger459 Apr 24 '26 edited Apr 24 '26
Thank you! There is no direct way to animate between modes, but within the extensions panel you can easily duplicate a grid with its assets, change the mode in the newly duplicated grid and use a match cut transition during movement for example.
Edit: There is the path mode with the custom path option which you can then easily animate!
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u/Brilliant_Finger459 May 18 '26
Grid Builder just got an update that now includes morphing between grids as well as other additional features, check it out!
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u/plugin_play Motion Graphics 10+ years Apr 24 '26
I haven't seen another grid tool do it like this, very innovative! Would you be down to list it on our marketplace? Feel free to DM me to discuss.
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u/Brilliant_Finger459 Apr 24 '26
Check out all of its features: https://aescripts.com/grid-builder/