{"id":28802,"date":"2022-05-20T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=28802"},"modified":"2025-09-29T10:01:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:01:34","slug":"30-free-plugins-and-filters-for-after-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/30-free-plugins-and-filters-for-after-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"40+ Free Plugins and Filters for After Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Build up your post-production library with the best free plugins, scripts, and presets for After Effects! And use them in your next project.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take your After Effects work to the next level with these free plugins<\/strong>, scripts<\/strong>, and presets<\/strong>. We gathered a gigantic list of the best After Effects freebies <\/strong>that can enhance your visuals and optimize your workflow. Each is complete with download links and video tutorials!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Free Plugins and Filters for After Effects<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at some of our favorites . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Saber<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saber<\/a> from Video Copilot<\/a> has to be at the top of the list for free After Effects plugins. This feature-rich plugin allows you to create light and energy beams with realistic glow options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also allows you to apply the energy beam looks to text or mask outlines, and comes with 50 different presets<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve even used Saber in our own tutorials, such as How to Create Retro Horror Movie Titles in After Effects<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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