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LightsOn

by Manuel does Motion·VFX

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Why we like it

Stands out in the aescripts library as a lens flare and light setup built entirely inside After Effects with Standard Elements, needing no separate plug-in.

What is LightsOn?

LightsOn adds lens flares and lights to scenes and animations in After Effects. It was created inside After Effects using Standard Elements, so no separate plug-in is required to run it.

You add a light to a comp and animate it through Essential Properties, and the developer's demo walks through an example setup and animation. Every part of the setup is adjustable, exposed through layers, expression controls, and expressions. Layers from different lights can also be mixed together to build combined looks.

LightsOn is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, and 2024. Version 1.0.4, released on June 12, 2026, resolved issues affecting non-English After Effects versions, following the initial 1.0.3 release from June 6, 2026. A demo video showing the setup and animation is available.

Who is LightsOn best for?

LightsOn is best for after Effects artists who want to add lens flares and lights to scenes and animations without a separate plug-in.

How much does LightsOn cost?

LightsOn is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Adds lens flares and lights to After Effects scenes and animations
  • Created inside After Effects with Standard Elements, so no separate plug-in is needed
  • Add a light to a comp and animate it through Essential Properties
  • Adjustable through layers, expression controls, and expressions
  • Mix layers from different lights together

Tags

#lens flares#lights#After Effects#animation#expressions#aescripts#motion graphics

Frequently asked questions

Does LightsOn work with After Effects 2024?

LightsOn is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, and 2024, so a 2024 installation is supported. It was created inside After Effects using Standard Elements and needs no separate plug-in to run. Version 1.0.4, released on June 12, 2026, also resolved issues affecting non-English After Effects versions, so users on those language builds are covered on supported releases. If you run a version of After Effects older than 2024, check the developer's page to confirm before installing.

Does LightsOn require any plug-ins?

LightsOn requires no separate plug-in. It was created inside After Effects using Standard Elements, which means the lights and lens flares are built from tools already present in the application. You add a light to a comp and animate it through Essential Properties, then adjust the result through layers, expression controls, and expressions. Layers from different lights can also be mixed together. For details on getting started, the developer's page is the best reference.

Does LightsOn support non-English After Effects versions?

LightsOn addressed non-English After Effects versions in version 1.0.4, released on June 12, 2026, which solved issues affecting those builds. The initial 1.0.3 release came out on June 6, 2026. LightsOn is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, and 2024. If you work in a non-English language build, running version 1.0.4 or later is the safest choice. For current status, the developer's page holds the latest information.

Is LightsOn free?

LightsOn is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so the developer's page on aescripts is the place to confirm current pricing and usage rights before you download. LightsOn adds lens flares and lights to After Effects scenes and animations, built with Standard Elements and no separate plug-in, and is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, and 2024.

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