Pseudo Effect Maker 3 is a free After Effects plugin that lets you add custom effect controls with a click, organise them via drag‑and‑drop, and update controls without losing expressions or keyframes, all without restarting the application.
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About Pseudo Effect Maker 3
Pseudo Effect Maker 3 provides a streamlined workflow for creating and managing custom effect controls in After Effects. Controls are added with a single click and can be rearranged by drag‑and‑drop, with performance improvements in version 3. The redesigned interface offers a cleaner layout and a customizable UI for quick access to frequently used features. Updated controls replace selected ones while preserving expressions and keyframes, and changes apply dynamically without needing to restart After Effects. Improved warning and error messages help identify conflicts before work begins. The plugin supports After Effects versions from CC 2015 through 2026, and a demo video is available on the developer’s site.
Features
- Add effect controls with a click
- Drag-and-drop to organize controls, with improved drag-and-drop performance
- Apply controls without restarting After Effects and change them dynamically as you work
- Replace a selected control with the working control to make updates without losing expressions and keyframes on your pseudo effect
- Improved warnings and errors to help find issues or conflicts with your pseudo effect before you start
- Customizable user interface for quick access to the features you use most
- Redesigned interface for a cleaner, more organized layout
Best for
After Effects artists who need to create, organise, and update custom effect controls while retaining existing expressions and keyframes.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pseudo Effect Maker 3 work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. The listed compatibility includes After Effects 2026, as well as versions back to CC 2015, so the plugin is supported in that release.
What’s the latest version of Pseudo Effect Maker 3?
The current release is version 3.1.1, dated August 17, 2023.
Is Pseudo Effect Maker 3 free?
The plugin is presented as free, though licensing terms may be updated by the developer; verify the current terms on the developer’s page before downloading.
Does Pseudo Effect Maker 3 keep expressions and keyframes when updating controls?
Yes. Replacing a selected control with the working control updates it without losing any associated expressions or keyframes.
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