Aescripts – Layer Sitter improves parenting layers in After Effects, making it as simple as possible for character animation and motion designers. It has a layer-to-null parenting section with a filterable list for easier parenting on selected layers. New nulls can also be added with settable positions in the composition and the timeline.

GMD Motion – Layer Sitter Features

• Quick Parents: Store frequently used parent layers for easy and fast access later.
• Filterable Layer List: Choose the preferred layer to become a child layer by filtering using features like enabled, solo, locked, shy, or labeled.
• Create New Nulls: Create new null layers using movable position markers.
• Thoughtful Parenting: Does not break existing parenting relationships.
• Efficient Navigation: Use unique buttons to go several steps up or down the parent hierarchy.

Aescripts – Layer Sitter Documentation

Image 1: Customization of colors, pattern size, vertical/horizontal detail, and more

Image 2: Parent selected layers to a Quick Paren

Image 3: Save frequently used layers as Quick Parents for convenient and efficient parenting.

Image 4: It can also create a new null instead of using an existing layer.