What It Does
The Ebberts + Zucker Variety Pack bundles four tools from motion designer Orrin Zucker: Rubberize It, NodeKit, Wind, and Beatnik. Bought separately, these would cost $224. The bundle saves you 20%.
Key Features
Rubberize It. Applies squash-and-stretch physics to layers using puppet pins. Select a material (rubber, vinyl, or five others) and the layer deforms like it’s made from that substance. Works with text, video, shapes, and stills.
NodeKit. Builds modular infographics from node-based layouts. Handles simple charts and complex data visualizations without requiring special formatting. Good for quickly iterating on info-heavy designs.
Wind. Simulates breeze motion across layers in 3D space using null-based rigs. Not a particle system or physics engine, it creates turbulence effects via an algorithm that mimics natural wind patterns.
Beatnik. Combines peak detection with time remapping to sync animation to audio. Use it for speed ramps triggered by beats, automatic edits based on soundtrack, or audio-reactive retiming.
Who It’s For
Motion designers who need rubber animation, infographic generation, wind effects, and audio sync across different projects. Buying the bundle makes sense if you’ll use at least three of the four tools.
Pricing
The bundle costs $167.99. Individual prices: Rubberize It ($40), NodeKit ($65), Wind ($50), Beatnik ($69). A single-user license is available. Floating server licenses cost more. Compatible with After Effects CC 2018 through 2026.