What It Does
Circle Rig Pro arranges layers in circular formations. Select layers, click a button, and they distribute around a circle. Layers parent to a null object with effect controls for adjusting radius, orientation, and spacing. Works in 2D and 3D, useful for product carousels, radial menus, or circular motion graphics.
You can add or remove layers after creating the rig. No need to rebuild if your design changes. Move layers clockwise or counterclockwise, swap positions, or adjust spacing from the effect controls.
Key Features
Effector. Control properties based on distance to a target layer. Affects position (X, Y, Z), rotation (X, Y, Z), radius, scale, opacity, and time remap. Set a null as the effector to scale or rotate front-facing layers in a carousel.
Loopable Wiggle. Add organic motion with separate controls for X, Y, Z, and radius. Set amplitude, frequency, loop time, and seed value.
Time Delay. Offset layer animations clockwise, counterclockwise, or randomly. Useful for staggered reveals or cascading effects.
Versatile Controls. Offset layers in 2D or 3D space. Target even, odd, or random layers. Create spirals by adjusting Z offset and angular spacing.
Orientation Options. Choose directional, auto-aligned, or target layer-based orientation. Useful for keeping layers facing the camera or pointing toward a specific object.
Back Side Settings. Set custom back side color, flip back sides, or hide them entirely. Relevant for 3D compositions where layers rotate and face away from the camera.
The script supports multiple rigs in a single composition. Combine with After Effects’ Advanced 3D renderer for complex setups involving 3D models or extruded shape layers.
Who It’s For
Motion designers building carousels, radial menus, or circular title sequences. Helpful if you frequently create symmetrical designs or need to animate layers around a center point. Also useful for particle-style effects by setting radius to zero and enabling wiggle.
Pricing
$39.99 one-time purchase. A 10-day free trial is available, limited to 4 layers per rig. Upgrade pricing exists for qualifying previous buyers (requires login to view).