Commotion is a free Blender add‑on for motion graphics that offsets animation across multiple objects using various sorting methods, works with F‑Curves and NLA strips, and can copy or link animation and drive properties by proximity.
Developed by MikhailRachinskiy.
About Commotion
Commotion is a Blender add‑on for motion graphics developed by MikhailRachinskiy. It offsets animation across multiple objects using different sorting methods and supports both F‑Curves and NLA strips. The add‑on can also copy and link animation between objects, and its Proximity Effector adjusts object properties based on distance to other objects. Utility tools are included for absolute shape keys. Version 2.5.0 adds compatibility with Blender 4.4 and newer and supports the new Slotted Actions system, raising the minimum Blender requirement to 4.4. Commotion is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, with source code hosted on GitHub. A demo video is available on the developer’s page.
Features
- Offset animation for multiple objects using different sorting methods
- Works with both F-Curves and NLA strips
- Copy and link animation between objects
- Proximity Effector changes object properties by distance to other objects
- Utility tools for absolute shape keys
- Compatible with Blender 4.4 and newer, with support for the Slotted Actions system
Best for
Blender artists creating motion graphics who need to offset animation across many objects, link animation between them, and drive properties by proximity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Commotion work with Blender 4.4?
Yes. Commotion version 2.5.0 is compatible with Blender 4.4 and newer; older Blender builds are not supported by this release.
What license is Commotion released under?
Commotion is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, making the source code openly available on the developer’s GitHub repository.
How does the Proximity Effector in Commotion work?
The Proximity Effector adjusts object properties based on the distance between objects, allowing you to drive changes such as scale or visibility as objects move closer or farther apart.
Is Commotion free to download?
The add‑on is listed as free and is distributed under the GPL‑3.0 license; no purchase is required to download or use it.
What changed in Commotion 2.5.0?
Version 2.5.0 adds compatibility with Blender 4.4, supports the new Slotted Actions system, and raises the minimum Blender requirement to 4.4 while retaining existing features like animation offset, F‑Curve/NLA support, copy‑link functions, the Proximity Effector, and shape‑key utilities.
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