What It Does
Skydome generates a 3D environment for your After Effects composition with a single button press. Select your comp, run the script, and it creates a background composition with a default pattern that responds to your camera’s position, orientation, rotation, and lens properties. You can replace the default pattern with HDRI images or any other material to set your environment.
Key Features
One-click environment creation. Run the script on a selected composition to generate a background comp with a starter pattern. The environment immediately responds to your After Effects camera properties, adjusting as you move, rotate, or change lens settings.
HDRI support. Drop HDRI images or custom materials into the generated background composition to create your environment. Useful for setting realistic lighting environments or creative backdrops for 3D work.
GPU acceleration. The plugin leverages GPU processing to render curved 3D surfaces efficiently, making it suitable for real-time preview and faster render times.
Who It’s For
Motion designers working with 3D camera setups who need quick environment backdrops. If you’re building scenes with animated cameras and need a responsive background that matches your camera movement, this script handles the setup automatically. Works across a wide range of After Effects versions (CS4 through 2020).
Pricing
Skydome uses a pay-what-you-want pricing model with a suggested minimum of $10. Individual users can pay any amount. Businesses and teams are expected to pay the suggested price for a valid license. The script installs in the Scripts folder and does not include a dockable UI.