1. DUIK, RubberHose
These two plugins are known for their easy to use systems and will help you to rig and animate simple characters. They’re designed for After Effects, so you'll be able to jump right into one of these plugins and start your editing within AE.
Price:
Duik - Free
RubberHose - $45
2. Dugr
Dugr is a layers manager system created for After Effects. It will help you hide or replace the layers within AE and provides a more organized and precise workflow.
Price: Free
3. Red Giant
If you want to add amazing effects to your videos, this plugin will become your favorite. It offers a wild range of tools and professional quality effects so you'll be able to take your videos to the next level. You can use this plugin both in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Price: $599 (1 year subscription)
4. Plexus
Plexus offers different tools that to help you create professional-level animations. It’s one of the most important motion design plugins within AE, so it pays to get familiar with it to create effective projects with this plugin.
Final Words
One of the great things about motion graphics is the constant new additions to the tools available for designers. It seems every year there’s a great new addition that can make videos look even more amazing. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest plugin information!
