About PORTAL

PORTAL is a workflow plugin for After Effects that inserts a time‑remapped guide‑layer version of your master composition inside any pre‑comp, keeping it in context while you work. The inserted layer is non‑destructive and remains safe for final renders. The plugin automatically syncs pre‑comps when they are moved on the timeline and supports nested compositions, preserving the project’s internal structure. Version 1.1 added translation of position, rotation, and scale into any depth of pre‑comp, and version 1.1.1 improved handling of repeated pre‑comps so timing and transforms follow the selected instance. Compatibility spans After Effects CC 2018 through the 2026 release. The tool is focused on artists who need continuous visibility of the master comp while editing deep nested layers.

Features

• One-click insertion of a time-remapped, guide-layer version of your master comp
• Context-aware syncing that keeps pre-comps aligned even when moved on the timeline
• Rebuild the portal and update all references in a single click
• Supports nested comps while preserving the project’s internal structure
• Non-destructive guide layer, safe for final renders and easy to manage
• Translates the master comp’s position, rotation, and scale into any pre-comp, no matter how deep

Best for

After Effects artists who work with nested pre‑comps and need the master composition visible and synchronized without affecting final renders.