Hungry for effects

howz it werk?

By stacking two Transform effects around these minimal effects it is possible to add a ton of variety to your designs. Watch through Jake's tutorial for details on setup; then automate the process with this scriptlet for KBar.

Source code

Built to work as a Kbar button (included in the KBar buttons), you can also build your own.

if (app.project.activeItem.selectedProperties.length > 0 && app.project.activeItem.selectedProperties[0].propertyGroup(1).matchName == 'ADBE Effect Parade') {
    
app.beginUndoGroup('Apply Transform Sammich');

var selectedEffects = app.project.activeItem.selectedProperties;
var effectsGroup = selectedEffects[0].propertyGroup(1);
var firstEffectIdx = selectedEffects[0].propertyIndex;
var lastEffectIdx = selectedEffects[selectedEffects.length - 1].propertyIndex;

var first = effectsGroup.addProperty('ADBE Geometry2');
first.name = 'Sammich Top';
first('ADBE Geometry2-0001').expression = 'effect("Sammich Bottom")("ADBE Geometry2-0002")';
first('ADBE Geometry2-0002').expression = 'effect("Sammich Bottom")("ADBE Geometry2-0001")';
first('ADBE Geometry2-0003').expression = '100';
first('ADBE Geometry2-0005').expression = '-effect("Sammich Bottom")("ADBE Geometry2-0005")';
first('ADBE Geometry2-0006').expression = 'effect("Sammich Bottom")("ADBE Geometry2-0006")';
first('ADBE Geometry2-0007').expression = '-effect("Sammich Bottom")("ADBE Geometry2-0007")';
first.moveTo(firstEffectIdx);
var second = effectsGroup.addProperty('ADBE Geometry2');
second.name = 'Sammich Bottom';
second('ADBE Geometry2-0003').expression = '100';
second.moveTo(lastEffectIdx + 2);

app.endUndoGroup();
} else { alert('Select effects to make a Sammich'); }

Specs

Price

Compatible host app

Adobe After Effects
CC 2021 and newer (including the latest)

Install type

OS support

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) version 22H2 or later

  • macOS Monterey (version 12) or later

Licensing

Free to use for personal and commercial work

Note: A paid license of KBar (not included) is required to utilize the headless button features.

Languages

English

Network connection

No internet connection required

Support

None provided but connect with the community on Discord for more ideas

Specs

Price

Compatible host app

Adobe After Effects
CC 2021 and newer (including the latest)

Install type

OS support

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) version 22H2 or later

  • macOS Monterey (version 12) or later

Licensing

Free to use for personal and commercial work

Note: A paid license of KBar (not included) is required to utilize the headless button features.

Languages

English

Network connection

No internet connection required

Support

None provided but connect with the community on Discord for more ideas

Specs

Price

Compatible host app

Adobe After Effects
CC 2021 and newer (including the latest)

Install type

OS support

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) version 22H2 or later

  • macOS Monterey (version 12) or later

Licensing

Free to use for personal and commercial work

Note: A paid license of KBar (not included) is required to utilize the headless button features.

Languages

English

Network connection

No internet connection required

Support

None provided but connect with the community on Discord for more ideas

Delicious workflow pairings

Everything is better with a Sammich

KBar buttons

Transform Sammich was designed to work with KBar. Download the entire toolbar and Customize your interface with all the Battle Axe tools.

Void

Breathe new life into effects with Transform Sammich, and control the effects easier than ever before with Voids.

Anubis

Easily render your comp to share the amazing new effects you just unlocked with a Sammich and blow the minds of everyone on your team.

Delicious workflow pairings

Everything is better with a Sammich

KBar buttons

Transform Sammich was designed to work with KBar. Download the entire toolbar and Customize your interface with all the Battle Axe tools.

Void

Breathe new life into effects with Transform Sammich, and control the effects easier than ever before with Voids.

Anubis

Easily render your comp to share the amazing new effects you just unlocked with a Sammich and blow the minds of everyone on your team.

Delicious workflow pairings

Everything is better with a Sammich

KBar buttons

Transform Sammich was designed to work with KBar. Download the entire toolbar and Customize your interface with all the Battle Axe tools.

Void

Breathe new life into effects with Transform Sammich, and control the effects easier than ever before with Voids.

Anubis

Easily render your comp to share the amazing new effects you just unlocked with a Sammich and blow the minds of everyone on your team.

Quick start

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Use the included files to install in any number of ways to help you do your best work.

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Use the included files to install in any number of ways to help you do your best work.

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Install

Transform Sammich is a scriptlet included with the with Battle Axe KBar buttons.

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KBar

KBar install

BattleAxe.kbar

  • Right-click the KBar panel > KBar Settings

  • Go to the Settings tab

  • Import from .kbar

Note: KBar is a paid tool that is not included with any Battle Axe products. Purchase from from aescripts + aeplugins.

KBar

KBar install

BattleAxe.kbar

  • Right-click the KBar panel > KBar Settings

  • Go to the Settings tab

  • Import from .kbar

Note: KBar is a paid tool that is not included with any Battle Axe products. Purchase from from aescripts + aeplugins.

KBar

KBar install

BattleAxe.kbar

  • Right-click the KBar panel > KBar Settings

  • Go to the Settings tab

  • Import from .kbar

Note: KBar is a paid tool that is not included with any Battle Axe products. Purchase from from aescripts + aeplugins.

Changelog

Release

1.0.1

Feb 2, 2023

  • Universalize expressions

  • Kbar toolbar install included

1.0.0

Jul 13, 2022

  • Initial release