We’re so back. Follow @Tack_Studio and keep an eye out for the launch of our online store with 4 brand new or majorly updated tools. We’ll also be doing a massive giveaway which you won’t want to miss.

It’s time for something new. I’m relaunching @Tack_Studio as a creative software development studio, dedicated to helping creators work faster and smarter. Follow us at @Tack_Studio and stay tuned for updates.

Fancied doing some writing about my sordid 20 year love affair with Adobe After Effects. Read it if you want. medium.com/@tackstudio/20-ye…

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You know, @aescripts confuses the hell outta me. They’ve enjoyed huge success despite their tired and clunky website becoming somewhat of a meme amongst its users, only to relaunch it this week with something that resembles a Wordpress theme from the 2010s. Is it just me? 🤯

Hey @rive_app team, I don't know if this is in your future plans, but I need to say: We need PLUGIN support and RIVE FILE PACKS ecosystem! I believe this is something that everyone can agree on: Rive has huge potential, but currently, it doesn't generate revenue unless you're working on your own projects or as an individual freelancer. We need both plugins and Rive file packs to create a revenue stream and increase popularity for both you and us. The Solution: Plugin Ecosystem & File Bundle System As a motion designer and developer, I have dozens of ideas for Rive. I've spoken with my friends, and all of them hate manual, time-wasting processes. Plugin needs: We don't want to do repetitive manual tasks like staggering keyframes, batch renaming layers, or cloning assets. We need handy, time-saving automation tools. File bundle needs: If a developer needs an icon pack, instead of searching for individual icons or creating them from scratch, they could purchase a complete pack and use it immediately without any time loss. This is a win-win opportunity for everyone: For Rive: - Take a percentage fee from each plugin and file pack sale - Generate revenue for future features and updates - Increase platform popularity and user engagement For Developers/Designers: - Create plugins or Rive file packs and earn money - Build a sustainable income stream - Share expertise with the community For Customers: - Save time with plugins and Rive file packs - Access professional workflows and ready-to-use assets - Time = Money Marketplace Enhancement Suggestions 1. Plugin Section: - Add a dedicated plugins section to the marketplace - Allow developers to publish and sell their tools - Implement a revenue-sharing model 2. Template & File Packs: - Currently, the marketplace only supports single-file uploads - Add support for file bundles/packs - Allow bulk purchasing options Other design apps exist, but they can't reach as many people because they don't offer extensive plugins and templates like Figma does. Rive has the opportunity to do this better. I have thousands of Lottie files on various marketplaces. I share them as multiple packs, and customers love them because they find everything they need in one pack. Last Words... You just need to open the gate. The community is ready to build, create, and contribute to making Rive the most powerful and user-friendly animation platform available. Thank you for reading. Onder

We've recently dived head-first into the world of Bolt CEP from @hyperbrew and it has completely transformed how we build extensions for Adobe. It is wonderfully built, beautifully crafted and a true joy to use. If you've not tried it, you should. 10/10 would recommend 💯 github.com/hyperbrew/bolt-ce…

Hidden Features of After Effects — Reposition Shape Layer We all know how to create a shape, but did you know you can reposition it as you draw? How many of you know about this one?

Version 1.1 of Pre-compose Pro is live! Lots of fixes, changes and brand new things, including the super-useful, 'Pre-compose all layers separately' option. Upgrade now! 👉 go.tackstudio.co/Pre-compose…

Hidden Features of After Effects — Position Guides It's easy to add a guide to an After Effects composition, but how do you position them accurately? We find out in this handy tip! How many of you know about this one?

NEW: Pre-compose Pro. 25% Off until July 20. A major update to the native AE Pre-compose tool — Pre-compose Pro gives you a brand new pre-comping experience with loads of new features. aescripts.com/pre-compose-pr… #aftereffects #aescripts

Hidden Features of After Effects — Pre-compose Pro Not quite a hidden feature, but one you should definitely know about. This time, I take you through our new tool for After Effects, Pre-compose Pro. On sale NOW for just $7.50 until July 20th 👉 go.tackstudio.co/Pre-compose…

{ motion design } WHOA – a bunch of very useful Daily Driver tools hit @aescripts this week: • Quality Control: Tune AE for Low, Medium, & High settings for speedups while working easy swaps at rendertime: aescripts.com/qualitycontrol • Comp Replicator: A godsend for anyone doing graphics packages – generate comps from CSVs and quickly update render 'em. aescripts.com/comp-replicato… • Motion Path Pro: Dynamically link objects to masks as paths that STAY LIVE while you move the masks. aescripts.com/motion-path-pr…

The native After Effects Pre-compose tool isn't good enough, so naturally, we fixed it. Introducing Pre-compose Pro 👉 go.tackstudio.co/Pre-compose… on sale right NOW for just $7.50. A brand new pre-comping experience with loads of new features.

Hidden Features of After Effects — Time Between Keyframes Ever wanted to know the amount of frames between keyframes super quickly? Well, here's all you need to do. How many of you know about this one?