Designed by Ty Getterman, Layer Sherpa is sophisticated After Effects script aimed at improving the positioning and organization of layers. Advanced tools for alignment in 2D/3D, adjusting the anchor point and parenting to null objects, as well as moving layers get backs, are available within a handy tabbed window combined with hotkeys.

Ty Getterman – Layer Sherpa Plugin Features

• Multi Adjustment: Tools that help align, position, parent, or edit layers are covered comprehensively.
• Multi-Task: A tabbed window interface with customizable hotkeys enables efficient program usage.
• Multi Align: Adjust composition, selection, or target layer can be aligned to the other layers differently.
• Multi Position: Layers can be placed in positions relative to each other or in absolute positions.
• Money Saving: Set in and out points faster, stagger layers, and match proportions and transitions more easily.
• Shape And Matte: Rectangles, ellipses, and rounded rectangles can be generated and padded on all sides.

Layer Sherpa Documentation

Image 1: Fade In/Out To Layer or From Indicator

Image 2: A replacement for Adobe’s defective Align panel in a tabbed UI enhanced by hotkeys

Image 3: Effortlessly align and reposition layers with a streamlined interface and powerful hotkey shortcuts.

Image 4: Unlock advanced features like null parenting, keying, and layer staggering to speed up your motion design workflow.