What It Does
Space Curves reveals and controls the hidden mathematical data inside After Effects motion paths. Instead of dragging Bezier handles by eye, you can extract exact curve values, scale them with numerical input, and create perfectly symmetrical paths. The plugin treats motion path editing like Easy Ease treats temporal keyframes: a technical tool that makes precision accessible.
Key Features
Extract hidden curve data. After Effects stores spatial curve information in a format users can’t normally access. Space Curves exposes these values so you can read and manipulate them directly.
Scale curves with a slider. Instead of click-and-drag adjustments that rarely land on exact values, use a slider to scale curve handles by precise percentages. Useful when you need consistent curvature across multiple keyframes or want to fine-tune motion paths to specific technical requirements.
Create numerically-perfect curves. Input exact handle lengths and angles. Helpful for geometric motion graphics, technical diagrams, or any work where visual approximation isn’t enough.
Edit multiple keyframes at once. Apply curve adjustments across selected keyframes. Speeds up symmetrical animations or batch corrections to motion paths.
Who It’s For
Built by Manny Morales (lead VFX Artist at Saturday Night Live), this plugin serves motion designers who need repeatable precision in motion paths. Most valuable when working on geometric animations, title sequences with exact curves, or any project where eyeballing handle positions creates inconsistencies.
Pricing
Single user license for $20. A trial version is available on aescripts.
