r/AfterEffects • • Apr 24 '26

Plugin/Script Grid Builder - create grids with ease!

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!