Super Shine is an After Effects plugin that creates customizable light and shine sweep effects with marker‑based timing, start/end point control, mirror mode, and the ability to stack multiple shines on a single layer.
Developed by aeHamid.

About Super Shine
Super Shine is an After Effects plug‑in for generating light and shine sweep effects on any layer. Timing is driven by markers, and you can set start and end times as well as start and end positions for each sweep. The interface is designed for quick setup, allowing multiple shines on a single layer and offering a mirror mode for symmetrical sweeps. An Effect Mode lets you combine additional effects such as glow with the shine. The plug‑in is compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, and 2023. Version 1.0 was released on August 25, 2024. A demo video is provided on the developer’s page.
Features
- Start and end time control using markers
- Start and end point control for positioning the sweep
- Easy-to-use settings
- Apply multiple shines on a single layer
- Effect Mode for adding other effects such as glow
- Mirror mode for the sweeps
Best for
After Effects users who need precise, customizable light sweep effects with marker timing, positional control, mirror mode, and the option to stack multiple shines on a single layer.
Frequently asked questions
Does Super Shine work with After Effects 2024 and 2025?
Yes. Super Shine is compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, and 2023. Versions outside this range are not confirmed.
Is Super Shine free to download?
The catalog lists Super Shine as free, but licensing terms may change; verify the current cost on the developer’s page.
Can Super Shine apply more than one shine to the same layer?
Yes. The plug‑in allows multiple shines to be applied to a single layer, with independent timing and positioning controls.
Can I add a glow to the shine in Super Shine?
Yes. Using Effect Mode you can add additional effects, such as glow, alongside the shine sweep.
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