AI as a Toolmaker, Not Just a Generator
What if we stopped asking AI to make our art, and instead asked it to build the custom tools we need to create it ourselves? This project explores a new paradigm for motion designers by turning AI into a personal toolmaker. By feeding the After Effects SDK into a custom Antigravity skill, I was able to code, compile, and deploy fully functional, shareable After Effects plugins using nothing but natural language. It’s about shortening the distance between thinking, “I wish I had a tool for this,” and actually owning it.
001. Solco
The Solco plugin is a high-performance C++ effect for Adobe After Effects that simulates the look of architectural reeded glass. It features realistic refraction, physically-based shading, specular highlights, and dynamic turbulence.
002. Poro
The Poro is a custom After Effects effect designed to simulate the organic spread of liquid ink. It moves beyond a simple blur by incorporating noise-driven displacement and precise density control.
003. Punto
risoPrint is a professional-grade After Effects plugin designed to simulate the unique aesthetic of Risograph printing. It combines multi-channel halftone screening, custom ink palettes, misregistration controls, and organic edge roughness to produce a tactile, printed look.