AE Work Manager is a free After Effects panel for tracking time and reporting project costs. It logs activity with one click, records in the background, and generates an exportable cost report when a project ends.
Developed by Power Robot.
About AE Work Manager
AE Work Manager is a panel that integrates time tracking and project cost reporting directly within After Effects, eliminating the need for external spreadsheets or timers. Users can log time for activities such as Editing, Tracking, Color Grading, VFX, and Rendering with a single click, while the panel records silently in the background. At the end of a project, a single click generates a detailed breakdown of time and associated costs, ready for export. Version 1.0.0 runs on After Effects releases from CC 2014 through the 2026 version. The software is listed as free, and a demo video demonstrates its interface and workflow.
Features
- One-click time logging per activity, including Editing, Tracking, Color Grading, VFX and Rendering
- Background recording that runs silently while you work
- One-click breakdown of times and costs at project wrap
- Ready-to-export project cost report
- Time tracking and cost reporting handled directly inside After Effects
- Compatible with After Effects from CC 2014 through 2026
Best for
After Effects users who need built‑in time tracking and cost reporting without external tools.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does AE Work Manager support?
AE Work Manager supports After Effects versions from CC 2014 through CC 2019 and the 2020‑2026 releases.
How does AE Work Manager track my time?
The panel logs time by letting the user click a button for a specific activity, then records the elapsed time silently while the user continues working inside After Effects.
Can AE Work Manager export a report of times and costs?
Yes. When a project is finished, a single click generates a breakdown of logged times and costs, presented as a report that can be exported.
Is AE Work Manager free?
The listing indicates that AE Work Manager is free; users should verify any licensing conditions on the developer’s page.
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