by Plugin Play·Motion Graphics
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Lazy 2 earns its place in the aescripts library for how it handles easing through curve-based distribution and keyframe pinching.
Lazy 2, developed by Plugin Play, adds two new dimensions of easing to After Effects. The plugin distributes layers and keyframes across the timeline along an adjustable bezier curve, and a distribute button applies the spacing you set. Keyframe pinching provides a second dimension of easing to work with.
Beyond distribution, Lazy 2 ships with a library of preset curves, and you can save and edit your own. A toggle lets you choose between distributing at the playhead or at the first layer or keyframe, and the interface is responsive across scaling.
Lazy 2 is compatible with After Effects 2022, 2021, 2020, and the CC 2015.3 through CC 2019 releases. It sits at rank 596 in the aescripts library. A demo video is available, and the current release is version 2.0.8.
Lazy 2 is best for distributing layers and keyframes along a bezier curve and shaping easing in After Effects.
Lazy 2 is completely free to download and use.
Lazy 2 is compatible with After Effects 2022, 2021, and 2020, along with the CC 2019, CC 2018, CC 2017, and CC 2015.3 releases. That list spans several Creative Cloud versions, covering both newer and older installs. The current release is version 2.0.8, last updated on August 27, 2020. If you run a version outside this list, check the developer's page to confirm before installing, since compatibility can shift with newer After Effects releases.
Lazy 2 is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms and the download, visit the developer's page from Plugin Play on aescripts. The plugin uses the aescripts license framework, which was updated in one of its releases. Since licensing and availability can change over time, the developer's page is the best place to confirm the terms before you download and install it.
Lazy 2 distributes layers and keyframes across the After Effects timeline along an adjustable bezier curve. A distribute button applies the spacing, and a toggle lets you choose whether distribution happens at the playhead or at the first layer or keyframe. Keyframe pinching adds a second dimension of easing on top of the curve-based distribution. Together these give you two new dimensions of easing to shape animation timing in your compositions.
Lazy 2 ships with a library of preset curves you can apply, and it also lets you save and edit your own curves. This means you can start from an existing preset or build a custom curve and keep it for later use. Earlier updates also added a revamped, faster distribution method and a responsive interface that adapts to smaller scaling.
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