Aescripts Paint and Stick v2.1.2c Full Version (win, mac)

Aescripts Paint and Stick v2.1.2c is a professional After Effects plugin designed for animators who work with frame-by-frame techniques, cel animation, and 3D scene integration. It bridges the gap between 2D painting and 3D workflows by allowing artists to draw directly within the composition window and “stick” paint onto moving 3D renders.

This plugin is ideal for character animators, storyboard artists, and anyone looking to enhance their After Effects animation toolkit with intuitive and performance-optimized painting tools.

Key Features of Paint and Stick:

Direct Painting in Comp Window:
Unlike After Effects’ default paint tools, Paint and Stick lets you paint directly in the composition window. This means you can draw over existing layers, effects, and motion tracking elements with full context, making animation workflows smoother and more accurate.

Onion Skinning for Cel Animation:
Use onion skin overlays within the composition to help align and animate traditional frame-by-frame sequences. It’s perfect for cel animation and enables more precise character movement and timing.

Photoshop Brush Compatibility:
Import and use your own Photoshop brushes with Paint and Stick using the included brush converter. Maintain the same custom brush feel inside After Effects.

Custom Brush Creation:
Quickly create and save custom brushes from any drawn stroke or visual element. Brushes retain transparency and can be added to your library for future use.

Keyframed Drawing for Re-Timing:
Every brush stroke is keyframe-based, allowing easy re-timing of your animation. Animate on 1s, 2s, 3s, or use custom intervals for flexible animation timing.

High Performance at 4K:
Paint and Stick is optimized for speed, especially with high-resolution projects. Use the Quick Draw feature to sketch quickly and preview strokes before they are rendered in the final composition.

Stick Paint to 3D Renders:
Using a proprietary algorithm, Paint and Stick can “stick” your painted strokes to rendered 3D animations. No need for 3D objects inside After Effects. Simply paint on one frame and the strokes will follow the animation across the timeline.

Sticky Pass Plugin for Cinema 4D:
Easily export your 3D animation from Cinema 4D using the Sticky Pass plugin. Paint and Stick can then attach your brush strokes seamlessly onto the exported animation, bypassing complex lighting or rendering setups.

Platform Compatibility:
Aescripts Paint and Stick v2.1.2c works on both Windows and macOS, making it a versatile tool for cross-platform production environments.

Whether you're creating frame-by-frame cel animations or adding stylized paint effects to 3D renders, Paint and Stick provides the tools, flexibility, and performance needed to produce professional-quality animations within Adobe After Effects.