Control Groups

Developer: Scott Black

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Panel for grouping layers and saving timeline locations, with keyboard and Stream Deck control in After Effects.

What Control Groups does

From Scott Black comes Control Groups, a panel for After Effects aimed at fast layer recall and navigation. Ten group buttons, each with a custom icon, color stripe and slot number, store layer selections that can be recalled instantly, while ten Space buttons switch between named spaces.

Modifier keys overwrite, add, subtract or trim groups. Undo and redo history persists across sessions and project files, and Locations save points in time within compositions. Pre-configured Stream Deck profiles are provided for Classic, Mini, XL and Plus models. The panel is resizable and fully usable with the mouse through its context menu.

Key features

  • Ten Control Group buttons with icons and color stripes
  • Ten Space switching buttons
  • Modifier keys for editing groups
  • Locations for saved timeline positions
  • Stream Deck profiles included

FAQ

Is Control Groups free?

Yes, Control Groups is free. Click the Download Free button on this PluginDex page to get it at no cost.

Which apps does Control Groups work with?

Control Groups works with After Effects.

Who develops Control Groups?

Control Groups is developed by Scott Black. You can find their other plugins on the Scott Black page of this catalog.

Where can I download Control Groups?

Download Control Groups free from this PluginDex page using the Download Free button. You get free access without paying.

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