What It Does
Spring Ease changes how you animate in After Effects by using target-based motion instead of traditional keyframes. Point your layer toward a target, and it moves there with realistic spring physics, carrying inertia and bounce. Change the target mid-motion, and the animation adjusts naturally. The result feels similar to UI spring animations in modern interfaces.
Key Features
Target-driven motion system. Instead of animating from point A to point B, you set a target and the layer springs toward it. Change targets at any time, even while the animation is running.
Adjustable spring parameters. Control elasticity (how bouncy the motion feels), frequency (how fast it oscillates), and settling time (how long until the motion stabilizes to 95% complete). These three settings give you precise control over the feel of the animation.
Works beyond Position. Apply spring motion to Scale, Rotation, and other 1D, 2D, or 3D spatial properties. A scaling logo can bounce into place. A rotating element can overshoot and settle. Note that color and shape properties are not supported.
3D and camera support. Works with 3D layers and includes a preconfigured camera setup with Position and Point of Interest ready for spring animation.
Automated setup. The plugin generates the necessary null objects and control effects automatically. Adjust parameters directly from the Effects panel without manual expression writing.
Who It’s For
Motion designers working on UI animations, explainer videos, or any project where elements need to feel responsive rather than mechanically timed. Useful if you’re replicating web or app interface motion in After Effects, or if you want organic-feeling transitions without manually tuning easing curves. Also helpful for camera moves that need to feel less robotic, like following a subject with a slight lag and overshoot.
Pricing
$11.80 for a single-user license (upgrade pricing for existing customers). Trial version available. One-time purchase, not a subscription.