Aescripts - States 1.0.0

Aescripts States 1.0.0 introduces a groundbreaking workflow tool for Adobe After Effects users who frequently deal with revisions, experimentation, and client changes. Designed to reduce project clutter and improve efficiency, States allows creators to store and switch between multiple design or animation "states" within a single composition—without duplicating comps or saving separate versions.

In traditional workflows, testing different styles or responding to client feedback often requires making multiple comp versions, which leads to bloated project files and wasted time. States solves this by functioning like a snapshot system inside your comp. You can save the value of any property—such as position, color, rotation, or even complex keyframes—as a distinct "state" and return to it at any time.

Whether you're refining motion design, exploring color palettes, comparing animation timing, or building MOGRT templates, States gives you flexibility without disrupting your timeline or organization. It’s ideal for visual designers, animators, character artists, and template builders who need a fast and reliable way to manage creative options.

With States, all changes are non-destructive, meaning you can experiment freely and return to a previous version with a single click. It also improves preview performance by acting like native properties—so there's no lag, and you’re not relying on expressions or complex workarounds.

You can also group multiple properties into a “Layer State” for broader changes across animations, and mix different Layer States together to build full Project Styles—all within one After Effects project.

This plugin empowers users to keep compositions clean, manageable, and optimized for collaboration, client review, and high-level creative iteration. It’s like having multiple timelines embedded into a single comp, built for speed and experimentation.

Key Features of Aescripts - States 1.0.0:

Non-Destructive Workflow: Save and switch between design variations without duplicating compositions.

Snapshot Functionality: Easily store and revert property values such as position, scale, opacity, or rotation.

Layer States: Combine multiple property changes into a single switchable Layer State.

Project Styles: Create full visual styles by mixing and matching Layer State variations.

Client-Friendly: Easily present different options without losing track of revisions or changes.

Optimized Preview Performance: No expression lag or heavy comp duplication—states act like native properties.

Ideal for Teams: Keep your After Effects files organized and easy to share with collaborators or clients.

Broad Use Cases: Perfect for visual designers, animators, character riggers, and MOGRT creators.

Who Should Use Aescripts States 1.0.0?

Motion Designers: Explore multiple animation styles or layouts without rebuilding comps.

Character Animators: Save and swap between different lip syncs, acting choices, or expressions.

Template Creators: Build dynamic templates with design variations all within one project.

Creative Teams: Share clean, organized project files with multiple design options clearly saved.

Editors & Reviewers: Navigate through visual variations for quicker feedback and approval cycles.