After Effects scripts, expressions, presets and projects

Earth as seen from space

This project utilizes NASA's "Blue Marble" images and brings them together in an HD 1080 project which shows the earth from space.

3D to 2D corners

This expression (in response to a request on the AE mailing list) allows you to track 2D layers exactly on the four corners of a 3D layer, regardless of where it is moving within 3D space.

TrackerViz

This script provides a tool box for visualizing positional data.

ProjectInfoListExporter

Author: 
David Torno

Simply put, Project Info List Exporter (ProjectI.L.E. for short) is a handy script that will allow you to export a document listing of your After Effects project assets.

Arrange project items into folders

Author: 
Lloyd Alvarez

This script arranges project items into folders based on a matching prefix.

The LoopMaker

Author: 
Lloyd Alvarez

The script will loop any amount of selected layers from the furthest in-point and the last out-point by pre-composing and doing a dissolving loop.

TextReverser

Author: 
Lloyd Alvarez

This script reverses the direction of selected text layers. This is a common task required when entering RightToLeft (RTL) languages.

pt_TextEdit

Author: 
Paul Tuersley

Use this script to search for and edit text layers throughout your After Effects project. You can create your own text style presets and apply them to multiple layers at the click of a button.

HeadsNTails

Author: 
David Torno

This script will allow you to extend or shorten the head (or beginning) of your timeline and/or extend or shorten the tail (or end) of your timeline.

pt Multiplane

Author: 
Paul Tuersley

Use this script to instantly turn layered Photoshop or Illustrator files into 3D multiplanes.