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Shifts layers or keyframes by exact time amounts with ripple options. Why you need it: It has a "gap" mode that maintains the spacing between layers. How to use: aescripts free free plugins
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This tiny utility solves a massive Adobe oversight. Normally, you can only copy/paste one set of keyframes at a time. This script (search the name on AEScripts) lets you copy keyframes from multiple properties (e.g., Position + Scale + Rotation) and paste them all at once. How to use: Animates numbers and words for
Edits the source text of multiple layers simultaneously. Why you need it: You have 50 lower thirds and need to change "John" to "Jane" in all of them. How to use: