Video Copilot has released many cool, fun, and handy free plug-ins over the years. These tools are made for creating motion design and visual effects in After Effects. Here are 10 that have been released over the years and they’re completely free! Below, they are in no particular order. They’ve also been updated for macOS X 10.15 Catalina support.
Element provides artists with 3D solution right out of the box and with our various 3D Model Packs, it is easy to find great models to use right away. Users with 3D experience will be able take advantage of Element’s streamlined workflow to create impressive renderings in less time!
Note: To download some of these freebies, you must be logged in to Toolfarm’s Dashboard.
The Ultimate 3D Sphere! 100% Free Plug-in!
Orb is a physically-based Shader. Create Incredibly Realistic Textures with:
Advanced Illumination with shadow Masking. Use After Effects Light To Shift Between Day & Night!
Use ORB with other Video Copilot tools like Video Copilot BackLight and Video Copilot Heat Distortion. Video Copilot also has mini-site where you can download free textures.
ORB V1.0.2 Update: Video Copilot has updated the plug-in to V1.0.2 to fix initialization issues with some AMD cards. Be sure to update your drivers and try the new version!
Intense bright colorization can be tricky so Video Copilot has created a plug-in that makes it easy to achieve HOT colors instantly.
This was an early Video Copilot plugin freebie. It was released in November 2009! The current version is v1.14.
FX Console is a workflow plugin that allows you to get stuff done faster in After Effects. The current version is v1.0.5.
Google Calendar was the first truly great web-based calendar, and is the default calendar of millions of people to this day. But if you’re a Mac user, you probably don’t want to manage your calendar in a web browser, using an ugly user interface, like some kind of digital peasant. Best free calendar app for mac. Google Calendar. If you aren’t in the mood to deal with learning a new calendar app, Google has you covered. The Big G has released a number of apps on the iOS App Store, including Google Calendar. The app is free and provides you all of the same functionality that you are already accustomed to.
This was an April Fool’s prank but it’s a legit plugin! Add googly eyes to anyone in After Effects. Glass Eyes gives you the following options:
The current version is v1.0.6 and it was updated in October 2019.
Download Glass EyesCreate Energy Beams, Lightsabers, Lasers, Portals, Neon Lights, Electric, Haze, and more with Saber. Use with other Video Copilot plugins!
Another oldie, but a goodie.
This is one of the newest freebies from Video Copilot. Download 25 high-quality 2K+ Prores files. Use After Effects or Premiere Pro to preview!
Note: Most video players on PC do not support pro res.
Video Copilot released the free roof pack in 2016 as part of its Superhero landing series. The video includes some great tips for Element 3D too!
Video Copilot is giving away a free collection of 3D Star Wars models that they built so you can learn to create your own visual effects.
Note: All scenes rendered inside Element 3D V2.
Included Models: OBJ with DDS Textures and optional JPG files!
Posted by Michele Yamazaki