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AeScripts Hextractor
In modern motion graphics, geometric effects such as hexagon grids, mosaics, and fragmented patterns are widely used to create strong visual impact. These effects are commonly found in intros, openers, commercials, motion posters, and digital media products. A prominent After Effects plugin, Hextractor, is a great way to handle this type of effect quickly, intuitively, and creatively.
Instead of manually creating each shape or using complex expressions, Hextractor allows users to “split” images or videos into controlled geometric blocks, creating unique separation and motion effects that are still easily customizable.
AeScripts Hextractor is an After Effects plugin specifically designed to split images or videos into geometric blocks, most commonly hexagons, and then allow each block to be animated in various ways. The plugin works by analyzing the source layer and creating a dynamic shape system based on the selected geometric layout. See more Auto Dust for Houdini
Features AeScripts Hextractor
- Extract Everything
- Grab hex codes from pasted text, AE layers, or images. Then generate color controls automatically. No more manual typing or eyedropping. Perfect for pasting brand guides or email text.
- Text to colors
Colors to guides
Build Swatch Guides - Create color controls on a layer or build a comp with color swatches that have adjustable size and optional hex labels. Sort them by hue or lightness for clean, organized visuals. Perfect for reusing colors consistently across your project.
- Save & Share Palettes
- Save palettes for each client and load them back instantly. Share them with your team and stay consistent. No more “which red was that again?” moments.
- Save preset
- Use Cases
- Paste a full brand guide or client email containing hex codes and grab all the colors instantly
- Build a color palette from selected layers or even images
- Quickly switch between color schemes (perfect for juggling multiple clients or projects)
- Share saved color palettes with your team
System requirements
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7/8/10/11
- Processor: Pentium IV and above
- Free hard disk space: 200 MB or more
- After Effects 2019 or higher
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AeScripts Hextractor v1.2.4
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