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AEScripts Character Tool v1.0.6 — Feature Summary
- Character rigging helper: Rapidly convert layers into a puppet-style character rig (bones/handles) for 2D animation in After Effects.
- Auto-bind: Automatically bind selected layers to created handles with selectable bind strength and influence radius.
- IK/FK support: Create inverse-kinematic (IK) chains and switchable FK controls for arms/legs/spines.
- Control creation: Generate standardized control nulls with customizable naming conventions and color-coding.
- Layer constraints: Apply position, rotation, and scale constraints between controls and artwork layers.
- Hierarchy tools: Auto-build parent/child hierarchies and re-parenting utilities for complex rigs.
- Pose management: Save and restore poses (pose library) for quick keyframe application and retargeting.
- Retargeting helpers: Map one character’s rig to another’s with automated matching for limb lengths and control offsets.
- Mesh deformation integration: Automated workflow to connect Puppet Pin or mesh deformations to character controls.
- Auto-keyframing options: Toggleable auto-key on control adjustments for streamlined animation workflows.
- Bake & cleanup: Bake control animation to layer transforms and clean unused controls/bones.
- Export/Import rig presets: Save rig setups as presets to reuse across projects or share with team members.
- Performance optimizations: Reduced overhead for rigs with many handles; options to limit influence calculations.
- UI shortcuts & hotkeys: Quick-access buttons and customizable hotkeys for frequent rigging actions.
- Compatibility notes: Designed for recent After Effects versions (supports both classic and newer composition APIs); includes fallback behavior for older features.
This specific update focuses on professionalizing the bone-building process and enhancing the speed of limb controllers through optimized expressions. It is compatible with both Windows and macOS versions of After Effects.
AEScripts Character Tool v1.0.6 is a comprehensive rigging and animation script for Adobe After Effects, designed to simplify the creation of professional character movements. Developed by Ihor Karas of Motion Design School, it focuses on providing a streamlined workflow through three primary functional modules: Rigging, Assistant, and Animate (Presets). Core Functional Modules
Speed: Optimized limbs designed to keep your preview and render times low. AEScripts Character Tool v1.0.6 for After Effec...
Limb Controllers: Tools for creating and adjusting limbs quickly, with settings to customize the appearance and behavior of controllers.
Character animation has traditionally been one of the most time-consuming aspects of motion design. From complex rigging to the tedious process of adjusting limb thickness and styling, artists often spend more time on technical setup than on the actual creative movement. AEScripts Character Tool v1
Character Tool v1.0.6 for After Effects is a comprehensive script designed to streamline the rigging and animation process for 2D characters. It is primarily recognized for its three main tabs: Core Functionalities Rigging Tab:
How to Install AEScripts Character Tool
on how to rig a basic character once you have the tool installed?