by aeHamid·Motion Graphics
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Super Shine earns a spot in the aescripts library for keeping shine sweeps straightforward: marker-based timing, easy settings, and the option to stack multiple shines or add effects like glow through Effect Mode.
Super Shine is an After Effects plugin for creating customizable light and shine sweep effects on any layer. It centers on the sweep itself, giving you control over how and when the light passes across a layer.
Timing runs through markers, with quick start and end time control, plus separate start and end point control for positioning the sweep. The settings are built to be easy to use, so setup stays simple. You can apply multiple shines to a single layer and switch on mirror mode for the sweeps. An Effect Mode makes it possible to add other effects, such as glow, alongside the shine.
The plugin is compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, and 2023. Version 1.0 arrived on August 25, 2024 as the initial release, and a demo video is available. On aescripts it sits at popularity rank 643 in the library.
Super Shine is best for after Effects users who want customizable light and shine sweep effects on their layers, with control over timing, positioning, mirror mode, and multiple shines.
Super Shine is completely free to download and use.
Super Shine is compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, and 2023. If you run one of these versions, the plugin fits your existing setup. For any version outside this range, check the developer's page before installing, since compatibility beyond the listed releases isn't confirmed. Staying on a supported version helps avoid problems when applying the light and shine sweep effects across your layers, and it keeps the marker-based timing and other controls working as intended in your projects.
Super Shine is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the most current details on cost and usage rights, check the developer's page on aescripts. Downloading from the official source also ensures you get the correct files for After Effects along with any documentation the developer provides. That's the safest route for confirming exactly what's included before you add the plugin to your workflow and start building shine sweeps on your layers.
Super Shine lets you apply multiple shines on a single layer, and it includes a mirror mode for the sweeps. Timing is handled through markers for start and end control, and you can adjust start and end points quickly. These controls sit within easy-to-use settings, so you can shape how each sweep moves across a layer. Combining several shines on one layer gives you room to arrange different sweeps without adding extra layers to your composition.
Super Shine includes an Effect Mode that allows adding other effects, such as glow, alongside the shine. This means you can layer additional effects onto the sweep rather than keeping it isolated. The plugin was released as version 1.0 on August 25, 2024, so this initial version covers the core shine sweep controls together with Effect Mode. A demo video is available on the developer's page if you want to see more before installing it.
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