Motion Design Tools Development for Adobe After Effects

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Adobe After Effects is the industry-standard platform for visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing, relied upon by millions of creative professionals worldwide. Its extensibility, supported by comprehensive APIs, allows developers to build custom plugins that enhance its functionality, including visual effects, media format handling, and even custom renderers. CodeArtworks brings deep expertise in developing powerful plugins and tools for After Effects, leveraging its C/C++ SDK and scripting API to deliver solutions tailored to the most demanding creative projects.

Key Areas of Expertise:

  • VFX Plugins & Custom Effects
    We develop highly optimized visual effects (VFX) plugins that integrate seamlessly with After Effects. Our plugins are designed to expand After Effects’ native capabilities by generating advanced visual effects using GPU shaders. These plugins ensure smooth performance and fast rendering, making them ideal for projects that require high-quality, real-time effects.

  • After Effects Editor Deep Customization
    Through the AEGP API, CodeArtworks provides extensive editor customization, enabling users to tailor their workflows to meet specific project needs. From interface modifications to enhanced interaction tools, we help you build a more efficient creative pipeline by integrating bespoke solutions into the After Effects environment.

  • Custom Video/Audio/Image Transcoders & Multiplexers
    CodeArtworks specializes in developing video, audio, and image transcoders and multiplexers for After Effects, but not limited to, allowing creative professionals to work with a wider range of media formats. By customizing media import/export capabilities, we ensure that you can seamlessly handle various media types without leaving the After Effects workflow.

  • Custom Project Exporters
    We have extensive experience in creating custom project exporters for After Effects, akin to the popular Bodymovin – Lottie workflow. These exporters enable seamless integration between After Effects projects and other platforms, streamlining the export process for web animations, interactive media, or any project requiring custom output formats.

  • GPU-Accelerated 3D Renderers
    CodeArtworks can build complete GPU-accelerated 3D renderers using After Effects’ Artisan API, similar to solutions like VideoCopilot’s Element 3D. Our expertise in developing performance-optimized 3D renderers enhances After Effects’ native 3D capabilities, allowing users to render complex scenes in real time, making it ideal for projects requiring fast, high-quality 3D visuals without external applications.

Proven Track Record

CodeArtworks has successfully delivered multiple projects that involved creating custom exporter formats for After Effects, demonstrating our deep understanding of the platform’s internals. We are highly experienced in working with Adobe’s plugin SDK, and we have consistently developed plugins that extend After Effects’ functionality. Whether you’re looking for tailored VFX tools, enhanced media handling, or custom GPU-accelerated rendering, CodeArtworks is equipped to deliver solutions that meet the needs of the most demanding creative professionals.

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