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After Effects 7 plug-in recommendations/favorites please
I have primarily worked in motion graphics and 3d animation in the past (advertising industry). Just recently I purchased AE7 and would like to get a few plug-ins. At my old job I tended to use shine, 3d stroke, a little particular. Also, we had other things I took for granted like Knoll light factory, etc. I’m wondering what plug-ins are on your must have list for AE7? Please keep in mind that I am an unemployed “starving artist” right now so I don’t want to spend too much money and it seems like they could actually cost more than the program!
Thanks in advance!
Beth -
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You haven’t said whether you are on Mac or Windows. Some of the coolest plug-ins out there are not on both platforms, yet.
I was very impressed by PRIME 4, which includes a lot of great things in the package. You can see it online at https://www.digitaltrove.com
Best regards,
Ron Lindeboom
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Oops, forgot about that. I’m currently on a pc again.
Thanks,
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I like Boris Continuum Complete (for PC). A nice variety with a good number of pre-sets.
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Thanks for the reply. I would have thought there would have been more response. I’ve been using After Effects for over 10 years now and I must admit I’ve collected a few faves myself but wanted to see what others were using so… Thanks again for the input! 🙂
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There will be a PC version sometime soon, it is in the works.
The common odds-on favorites are the Trapcode plugs, the ones from Red Giant, for roto there is Silhouette Roto, for paint and retimimg there are the ones from reVision FX.
Best,
Ron Lindeboom
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PS: For many more and feedback about them, please visit the Cow’s After Effects forum and use the search engine to search on the word “plug” and there will be a mountain to sift through.
Ron
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