Real Ease is a free After Effects script from grape design that creates physically accurate smooth animations with a single click by adding an intermediate keyframe between two existing keyframes.
Developed by grape design.

About Real Ease
Real Ease is a script for After Effects that transforms two keyframes into a smooth, physically accurate motion with one click. It adds an intermediate keyframe, allowing control over top‑speed timing and the ability to interrupt constant‑velocity segments. The tool includes a smooth animation preset and supports copying and pasting animation curves. Version 1.1, released on September 24, 2024, simplified the undo operation. It is compatible with After Effects 2022 through 2026. A demo video is available to illustrate its workflow.
Features
- Builds smooth animation from two keyframes by adding an intermediate keyframe
- Controls the length of animation near top speed
- Interrupts constant velocity motion in the middle
- Focuses on acceleration and deceleration forces
- Includes a smooth animation preset
- Copy and paste animation curves
Best for
After Effects animators who need quick, physically accurate easing generated from keyframes.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Real Ease work with?
Real Ease works with After Effects 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Is Real Ease free to download?
The catalog lists Real Ease as free, but users should verify the current licensing terms on the developer’s aescripts page before downloading.
What changed in Real Ease version 1.1?
Version 1.1, released on September 24, 2024, simplified the undo operation compared with the initial 1.0 release.
Is there a demo video for Real Ease?
A demo video for Real Ease is available on YouTube via the developer’s aescripts page.
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