18 After Effects plugins and pack downloads you need (plus 4 bonus After Effects packs)

After Effects plugin downloads are a great way to save time and energy editing. Unlike templates that offer customization over a premade After Effects project, plugins let you build animated elements from scratch.

Plugins add tools and functions to the backend of After Effects, making them as simple to use as the built-in effects so you can get on with animating straight away! Motion Array has put together a helpful list of the best free and paid After Effects plugins to get you started — plus 4 bonus Adobe After Effects packs that produce similar effects to plugins for you to try out.

Summary

• Part 1: 18 top Adobe After Effects packs for video editors

• Bonus: 4 Adobe After Effects packs without plugins

• Part 2: Understanding After Effects plugins downloads

Part 1: 18 top Adobe After Effects packs for video editors

1. Motion Array Adobe Integrations

The Motion Array Adobe Integrations plugin lets you access Motion Array’s complete stock library within After Effects. You’ll no longer have to download your video, music, or template assets from the website. Instead, the Motion Array plugin gives you a control panel to drag and drop directly to your timeline.

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2. Displacer Pro

Easily create cool displacement effects that rotate and scale to give your video a professional look. This After Effects free plugin’s powerful map adjustments — such as gamma, softness, and easing — make it a terrific addition to your arsenal.

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