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AErmes

by Bending Spoons·Workflow

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Why we like it

AErmes fills a narrow, specific role in the adobe_exchange library: bridging After Effects and Lokalise so projects can be sent out for translation and brought back as translated comps. Worth noting that its access is limited to Bending Spoons employees.

What is AErmes?

AErmes is a plugin for After Effects developed by Bending Spoons, built to move projects between After Effects and Lokalise for translation. It exports After Effects projects into Lokalise projects ready for translation, then imports them back to create translated comps with just a few clicks.

Access is restricted — only Bending Spoons employees can use the plugin. Before running it, you'll need to grant scripts permission to write files and access the network. This is set through After Effects Preferences, under Scripting & Expressions, by checking the "Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network" option.

The current release is version 1.2.4, published in August 2021, with a changelog noting bug fixes and changed default settings. AErmes is compatible with After Effects 17.0 and later, and is listed in the adobe_exchange library.

Who is AErmes best for?

AErmes is best for bending Spoons employees localizing After Effects projects through Lokalise.

How much does AErmes cost?

AErmes is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Exports After Effects projects into Lokalise projects ready for translation
  • Imports translated content back to create translated comps in a few clicks
  • Access restricted to Bending Spoons employees
  • Requires enabling "Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network" in After Effects preferences
  • Compatible with After Effects 17.0 and later

Tags

#After Effects#localization#translation#Lokalise#Bending Spoons#workflow#scripting

Frequently asked questions

What After Effects versions does AErmes support?

AErmes is compatible with After Effects 17.0 and later, which sets the minimum version you'll need to run it. The current release is version 1.2.4, published in August 2021, with a changelog noting bug fixes and changed default settings. For confirmation that your specific After Effects build is covered, and to check for any newer releases, the developer's page from Bending Spoons is the best reference before installing.

How do I set up AErmes before using it?

AErmes requires that scripts be allowed to write files and access the network. To enable this, open After Effects, go to Preferences, then Scripting & Expressions, and check the "Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network" checkbox. This permission covers the plugin's file and network operations, which it uses to export projects out to Lokalise and import translated content back into your compositions.

Can anyone use AErmes?

AErmes has restricted access — only Bending Spoons employees can use the plugin. It exports After Effects projects into Lokalise projects ready for translation, then imports them back to generate translated comps in a few clicks. If you're outside Bending Spoons, the tool won't be available to you. For any questions about access, the developer's page from Bending Spoons is the appropriate place to look.

Is AErmes free?

AErmes is listed as free in this catalog. Since it's a restricted plugin available only to Bending Spoons employees, licensing works differently from a public download, and no specific price is shown here. Access is tied to being a Bending Spoons employee rather than an open purchase, so how it's provided isn't a standard consumer transaction. For current licensing details and access requirements, check the developer's page from Bending Spoons.

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