Disclaimer:
This video shows how to use ChatGPT to generate After Effects scripts.
The scripts are AI-generated and may need adjustments.
I’m not affiliated with OpenAI or Adobe. Use at your own risk and test before applying.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I use ChatGPT to create extended scripts for After Effects, making the scripting process faster and more efficient. I’ll guide you through the entire workflow, from generating and refining scripts using AI to debugging and pushing them directly from Visual Studio Code into After Effects. Whether you're new to scripting or already familiar with After Effects automation, this method will help you create powerful tools tailored to your workflow.
Throughout the video, I explain the step-by-step process of coding scripts with AI assistance, ensuring they function correctly, and integrating them seamlessly into After Effects. I start by demonstrating how to set up the necessary files and environment for efficient coding. Then, I create a duplication script using ChatGPT, followed by a repositioning script, a color randomization script, and a wiggle script—all designed to enhance motion design projects.
As a bonus, I’ll also show you how to integrate these scripts into Mobar, allowing you to use them as direct icons within After Effects for even quicker access. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to leverage AI to build custom automation tools that save time and improve your workflow.
If you want to optimize your After Effects experience and bring automation into your daily projects, this video is for you. Don’t forget to leave a comment if you have any questions, and if you find this tutorial helpful, make sure to like and subscribe for more motion design and automation content.
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All Links used in this video:
00 My generated Scripts from the video for free https://jackhermes.gumroad.com/l/chnqvi
01 Visual Studio Code https://code.visualstudio.com/download
02 ExtendScript Debugger https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Adobe.extendscript-debug
03 ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com
04 Mobar https://www.motionape.com/mobar
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Preview & Introduction
0:16 The Power of Self-Written Extended Scripts
1:28 Getting all our files to code efficiently
3:06 Create our Duplication Extended Script
with AI Tools (ChatGPT)
6:51 Reposition Script
8:52 Randomize Color Script
9:55 Wiggle Script
11:27 Use Mobar to
integrate Extended Scripts as Icons
13:14 Summary &
Final Thoughts