A power-up for the countless effects in Ae
There are a many quick-rendering effects inside of Ae but some of them are limited in controls. Sandwiching 2 Transform effects is the key to opening up to customization and Sammich makes it simple.
Available for free
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
FREE
Compatible host app
Adobe After Effects
CC 2021 and newer (including the latest)
Install type
KBar (how to install)
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
FREE
Compatible host app
Adobe After Effects
CC 2021 and newer (including the latest)
Install type
KBar (how to install)
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
FREE
Compatible host app
Adobe After Effects
CC 2021 and newer (including the latest)
Install type
KBar (how to install)
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.
All the freebies are available lore.battleaxe.co after signing up for the blog/newsletter.
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.