James Ronan’s Staircase is a powerful tool for After Effects that allows users to stagger, sequence, and randomize layers of staggering height, variety, and complexity. It allows the creation of blocks based on block size or label color, enabling precise control of layer offsets even within these blocks and their surroundings.

James Ronan – Staircase Plugin Features

• Quick Layer Staggering: Use blocks and layers with different increments to make animations more robust.
• Easy Layer Sequencing: Out and in points can be so precisely set they can be ordered to the animation layer.
• Randomized Layer Placement: Randomize within preset milestones.
• Customizable Easing: Bounding box template effects can be easily added for smoother animations.

Staircase Documentation

Image 1: Layers and blocks are sorted based on their nearest edge, to the direction chosen

Image 2: Stagger different blocks of layers in multiple increments and in the order they’re selected

Image 3: Easily create procedural staircases with customizable steps and settings for unique designs.

Image 4: Quickly animate stair sequences, enhancing your motion graphics with simple yet powerful tools.