Grill Master is a free After Effects plugin from Bending Spoons that saves guide presets, allowing users to copy and reuse rulers across project items without redrawing them.
Developed by Bending Spoons.
About Grill Master
Grill Master is a plugin for Adobe After Effects developed by Bending Spoons. It stores guide presets so users can copy and reuse the same rulers across different project items, eliminating the need to redraw guides each time. The plugin works with After Effects version 17.0 and later. Before it can run, scripts must be permitted to write files and access the network via the After Effects Preferences → Scripting & Expressions pane. Access to Grill Master is limited to Bending Spoons employees; others may be unable to use it even if installed. The catalog lists the plugin as free, but availability depends on employee status. Version 1.0.3 was released on December 7, 2020.
Features
- Saves guide presets in After Effects
- Copies and reuses the same rulers across different project items without redrawing them
- Requires granting scripts permission to write files and access the network
- Compatible with After Effects 17.0 and later
- Access restricted to Bending Spoons employees
Best for
Bending Spoons employees who need to save and reuse guide presets in After Effects projects.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects versions does Grill Master support?
Grill Master supports Adobe After Effects version 17.0 and any later releases.
How do I set up Grill Master in After Effects?
To set up Grill Master, enable script permissions by opening After Effects, navigating to Preferences → Scripting & Expressions, and checking “Allow Script to Write Files and Access Network.”
Does Grill Master have access restrictions?
Yes. The plugin is restricted to Bending Spoons employees; users outside that group may not be able to use it.
Is Grill Master free to use?
The catalog lists Grill Master as free, but it is only available to eligible Bending Spoons employees, so it is not freely usable by the general public.
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