Aescripts - Super Lines 1.5.2
https://aescripts.com/super-lines/
- For motion graphics artists and After Effects users, adding the final polish to an animation often involves those subtle, dynamic details that bring a scene to life. Super Lines, developed by the renowned Motion Design School, is a powerful script designed to automate and elevate this exact process. It is the ultimate tool for generating smooth, energetic, and versatile line animations without the tedious manual keyframing usually required to achieve such effects.
- At its core, Super Lines is built to streamline the creation of accent animations. whether you are looking to create explosive transitions, dynamic speed lines for moving objects, or intricate lettering reveals, this tool makes the process incredibly fast and intuitive. Instead of struggling with path animations and graph editors for every single stroke, Super Lines allows you to generate complex movement with just a few clicks. It is designed to add "fun and flair" to any project, transforming static elements into vibrant, moving compositions instantly.
- The script offers two distinct stylistic modes to suit a wide range of projects: Cartoon and Abstract. The Cartoon style is perfect for cel-shaded looks, character animation accents, and playful motion graphics, giving your work a hand-drawn feel. The Abstract style fits perfectly into modern, tech-focused, or corporate motion design, providing clean and sophisticated line work. Within these styles, users can experiment with extra types such as "invert," "both," and "regular," offering practically unlimited variations. This flexibility ensures that the tool doesn't just produce a generic "cookie-cutter" effect but allows for deep customization to match your specific art direction.
- Technically, Super Lines is robust and non-destructive. Everything it generates is created using native After Effects shape layers. This is a significant advantage, as it means all assets are fully vector-based and infinitely scalable without any loss of quality. Furthermore, because it relies on shape layers, users can leverage standard shape modifiers (like Wiggle Paths, Zig Zag, or Pucker & Bloat) to further manipulate the generated lines.
- Compatible with After Effects versions ranging from CS6 all the way to the latest 2025 releases, Super Lines is an essential workflow accelerator. It turns the time-consuming task of secondary animation into a rapid, creative process, allowing animators to focus on the bigger picture while the script handles the intricate details.
