About TypeMonkey

TypeMonkey is a script for After Effects that creates complex kinetic type animations without the need for keyframes. Users define parameters in a control panel, and the script generates random type layouts, distributing words evenly over the composition or work area. Timing is adjusted by sliding markers on a keyframe-less timeline, while a parented camera points to each successive word. Manual controls for size, position, rotation, and opacity remain available. The Marker Sync feature aligns the animation with existing marker layers, facilitating synchronization to music. Compatibility includes After Effects 2025 through 2020 and CC 2019 back to CC 2015.3. The current version is 1.26, updated in August 2024.

Features

• Generates random kinetic type layouts based on parameters entered into the control panel
• Keyframe-less timeline where timing changes are made by sliding a marker
• Parented camera that points to each successive word as it transitions on
• Distributes words evenly over the length of the composition or work area
• Manual adjustments to size, position, rotation and opacity
• Wide range of type transitions, randomly selected by default or specified manually
• Marker Sync aligns the animation with preexisting marker layers at the push of a button

Best for

Creating kinetic typography and animated text in After Effects without keyframes.