Reka Grid is a free After Effects plugin by irrealix that provides customizable 3D grids, camera support, sprite placement, gradients, fog, noise controls, and scriptable parameters for precise animation across many AE versions.
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About Reka Grid
Reka Grid is a grid plugin for Adobe After Effects developed by irrealix. It enables the creation of three‑dimensional grids that can follow the After Effects camera, includes a Billboard mode, X/Y rotation, Z‑axis positioning, and a global scale. Additional features comprise sprites for grid items, ramp, gradient, and path parameters, fog, a Z‑depth render pass, and noise loop and offset controls with optional Z‑sorting. The plugin exposes scripting hooks, allowing custom parameter naming and gridWidth/gridHeight adjustments via scripts. Compatibility spans After Effects CC 2014 through the 2026 release. The current version is 1.3.6, released in April 2026, and the plugin is listed as free, though licensing terms may be subject to change.
Features
- 3D grids with After Effects camera support, Billboard mode, rotation on the X and Y axes, a Z dimension on transform items, and a global Scale
- Sprites for grid items
- Ramp, Gradient, and Path parameters
- Fog and a Z-depth render pass
- Noise Loop and Noise Offset for custom noises, plus sort-by-Z
- Script control with custom parameter naming and gridWidth and gridHeight parameters
Best for
Artists and motion designers who need flexible, scriptable 3D grid systems with camera integration and extensive visual controls in After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Reka Grid support?
Reka Grid supports After Effects versions from CC 2014 through the 2026 release, including CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the yearly versions 2020‑2025.
Is Reka Grid free to download?
The plugin is listed as free, but users should verify the current licensing terms on the developer’s page, as pricing or conditions may change.
Does Reka Grid work with the After Effects camera and in 3D?
Yes, Reka Grid operates in 3D space and works with the After Effects camera, offering Billboard mode, X/Y rotation, Z‑axis transforms, global scaling, Z‑sorting, fog, and a Z‑depth render pass.
Can Reka Grid be controlled with scripts?
Reka Grid can be controlled via scripts, exposing parameters such as gridWidth, gridHeight, custom parameter names, as well as ramp, gradient, path, noise loop, and noise offset values.
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