Ctrl-It!

An After Effects plugin

Every expression control. One panel.

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Ctrl-It!
Hardcoded Variables4
speed
12
offset
45
damping
0.85
bounceH
200
Timeline
Bounce_Title
Position=
var speed = 12;
var offset = 45;
var damping = 0.85;
var bounceH = 200;
val = value + Math.sin(
  time * speed + offset
) * bounceH * damping;

Auto-Detect & Convert

Hardcoded value in an expression? CTRL-IT finds it, infers the type, and converts it into a real keyframeable control. One click. Expression rewritten for you.

Scope creep made me build all of this

Zero External Files

All settings live inside the .aep via XMP metadata. No sidecar files, no missing configs. Share the project and the setup comes with it.

Pin Layers

Pin any layer so its controls stay visible no matter what you select in the timeline. Essential for master rigs.

8 Control Types

Slider, Checkbox, Color, Dropdown, Angle, Point, 3D Point, and Layer — each with a purpose-built UI.

Live Value Editing

Drag, type, or use arrow keys. Shift-drag for fine control. Changes reflect in AE instantly.

Keyframe Toggle

Add or remove keyframes at the playhead with a single click. Visual indicator for animated controls.

Search & Filter

Instantly filter controls by name across all layers. Find what you need in large projects.

Built it for myself. Got carried away. Now it needs testers

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