Orbit Script adds orbital animation to any After Effects layer with controls for radius, speed, angle and smart Look-At, producing clean, predictable, keyframe-ready motion.
Developed by Hugo Castetbon.
About Orbit Script
Orbit Script is an After Effects plugin from Hugo Castetbon that attaches orbital animation to any layer. It provides four main controls—Radius, Speed, Angle and smart Look-At options—allowing you to define the orbit and let the motion follow. The generated animation is described as clean, predictable and fully keyframe-ready, so you can refine it using standard keyframe editing. The plugin is compatible with After Effects versions 2020 through 2026, covering both older projects and current releases. Version 1.0 was released on December 9, 2025 and is listed as free in this catalog.
Features
- Attaches orbital animation to any layer
- Radius, Speed and Angle controls for the orbit
- Smart Look-At options
- Clean, predictable and fully keyframe-ready output
- Compatible with After Effects 2020 through 2026
Best for
Adding orbital motion to layers in After Effects with precise control over radius, speed, angle and Look-At behavior.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Orbit Script work with?
Orbit Script runs in After Effects 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Is Orbit Script free to download?
The catalog lists Orbit Script as free; check the developer’s aescripts page for the current license terms before downloading.
What controls does Orbit Script offer for orbital animation?
The plugin offers controls for Radius, Speed, Angle and smart Look-At options to define the orbital animation.
Does Orbit Script produce keyframes I can edit?
Yes, the animation produced is fully keyframe-ready, allowing you to edit the generated keyframes in your composition.
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