What It Does
cm_Barndoors brings theatrical lighting control to After Effects by adding adjustable barndoors to 3D lights. Apply them to existing lights or create new lights with barndoors already attached. Each barndoor set comes with a Grip layer that controls individual barndoor rotation, overall assembly rotation, and shadow softness.
Key Features
Individual barndoor control. Rotate each of the four barndoors independently to shape your light exactly how you need it.
Assembly rotation. Rotate the entire barndoor assembly around the light source without touching individual doors.
Shadow softness control. Adjust how sharp or soft the barndoor shadows appear in your scene.
Works with existing lights. Apply barndoors to lights already in your composition, no need to rebuild your setup.
Who It’s For
Useful for motion designers and compositors working with 3D lights in After Effects. If you’re lighting product renders, text animations, or composited scenes and need more control than standard cone angle adjustments, this script gives you the precise shaping tools found on real studio lights.
Pricing
Pay what you want, with a suggested minimum of $9.99. Individual users can name their own price. Businesses and teams must pay the suggested amount for a valid license.