Aescripts Character Tool: V1.0.6 For After Effec...

Rename your layers clearly: L_Arm_Upper , L_Arm_Lower , L_Hand , R_Leg_Upper , etc. The tool reads these names to guess joint connections.

, you know the struggle. Between parenting layers and wrestling with the Puppet Pin tool, it’s easy to lose your creative spark before you even set a keyframe. Character Tool v1.0.6 aescripts + aeplugins , a versatile script developed by Motion Design School AEScripts Character Tool v1.0.6 for After Effec...

Create your character limbs using the Pen Tool or import them from Illustrator. Rename your layers clearly: L_Arm_Upper , L_Arm_Lower ,

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: Between parenting layers and wrestling with the Puppet

Import your character art (PSD or AI). Ensure each limb is a separate layer: "Arm_Left," "Arm_Right," "Leg_Left," etc. Pre-compose the entire character into a new comp named "Character_Rig."

This is the silent killer feature for 2.5D puppets. Instead of linking rotation values directly (which causes flipping), Character Tool v1.0.6 allows a layer to rotate based on the distance between two other layers.