HuePilot, GradFlow & CaptionSmith — After Effects Plugins
After Effects Plugins

AE plugins for faster,
smarter motion
production

Purpose-built tools for motion designers who want less friction and more output. Color, gradients, and captions — handled natively inside After Effects.

01 / HuePilot
Color wheel & palette builder
A full HSL color wheel with live palette extraction, harmony rules, and one-click swatch application — directly inside AE.
€39.99 one-time
Get HuePilot →
HuePilot Panel
02 / GradFlow
Precision gradient control
Drag stops with pixel-perfect precision, save reusable presets, and apply complex gradients across multiple layers in one action.
€69.99 one-time
Get GradFlow →
4 Stops Linear Saved ✓
GradFlow Panel
03 / CaptionSmith
Captions built for timelines
Create, style, and sync captions frame-accurately from your timeline. Export as SRT or bake directly to text layers — your choice.
€49.99 one-time
Get CaptionSmith →
This is your first caption line.
Styled automatically per your settings.
Synced to the timeline. ✦
Font
Size
Style
CaptionSmith Panel
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Secure checkout via Stripe
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14-day money-back guarantee
Instant download after purchase
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Mac & Windows · AE 2022+
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Lifetime license — pay once

Pick your weapon

Each plugin ships with documentation, sample projects, and free updates — forever.

Color
HuePilot
A full HSL color wheel with live palette extraction, harmony rules, and one-click swatch application — built right into the AE interface. Stop switching apps to pick colors.
  • HSL color wheel with complementary rules
  • Palette extraction from footage
  • 1-click apply to any layer
Gradients
GradFlow
Drag stops with pixel-perfect precision, save reusable gradient presets, and apply complex gradients across multiple layers in one action. The gradient editor AE should have shipped with.
  • Draggable stops with precise positioning
  • Save & share preset libraries
  • Multi-layer batch apply
Captions
CaptionSmith
Caption creation and styling tools designed for the timeline. Set in and out points, style once, apply globally — or export as SRT. Perfect for social, documentary, and branded content.
  • Timeline-synced in/out point editing
  • Global style rules per project
  • SRT export or bake to text layers
💰 Best Value — Full Bundle
All 3 plugins, one price
HuePilot + GradFlow + CaptionSmith. Everything you need to handle color, gradients, and captions inside AE — forever, with all future updates included.
€129.99one-time
You save €29.98 vs. buying separately

Up and running in 3 minutes

No complicated installs. No hidden dependencies. Works with your existing AE projects from day one.

01
📦
Download & Install
After purchase, run the one-click installer. It automatically places the .aex file into your AE plugins folder on Mac or Windows. Restart AE — that's it.
Motion Sverige Installer
Destination /Applications/After Effects 2025/Plug-ins/
✓ Extracting files
◌ Installing plugin…
○ Verifying license
02
⚙️
Open in AE
Go to Window → Extensions → your plugin name. The panel docks right into your AE workspace. Select any layer and start applying — live feedback from the first click.
After Effects 2025
File
Edit
Window ▾
Workspace
Extensions ▸
HuePilot ✓
GradFlow ✓
CaptionSmith ✓
HuePilot
Hue
Sat
Lum
03
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Render & Deliver
Add to render queue as normal. All effects bake into the comp — no external dependencies, no render farm headaches. Clean handoff every time.
Render Queue
Main_Comp_v3.aep
Rendering…
Frame -- Time left 0:12 Status Active
Client_Delivery_v2.aep
Done ✓
Works where
you work

Every plugin is tested across the full range of current AE releases on both platforms before each update ships. No surprises when Adobe updates.

After Effects 2022
After Effects 2023
After Effects 2024
After Effects 2025
macOS Intel
macOS Apple Silicon
Windows 10 / 11
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File size
Under 8 MB per plugin. No bloat.
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Format
Native .aex plug-in. No companion apps.
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License activation
Serial key, online once — works offline after.
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Updates
In-panel one-click update notifications.

Built by motion designers,
for motion designers

Installs in seconds, works immediately

No Python, no extra rendering engines, no third-party dependencies. Every plugin is a standalone .aex file — drop it in, restart AE, and it's available under the Window menu. That's it.

  • One-click installer for Mac & PC
  • Supports AE 2022, 2023, 2024 & beyond
  • Auto-detects your AE install location
  • Works with any project, any frame rate
Install
Detect
Ready
Instant install
Tweak and see it change, right now

Every parameter in every plugin updates the comp viewport live as you drag. No render passes between edits. Adjust a gradient stop, shift a palette hue, or retime a caption — and see the result in real time, instantly.

  • All controls are live-scrubable
  • Changes update inside the AE preview window
  • Keyframe-compatible — animate any value
  • Bake to native AE properties for handoff
Live parameter preview
Free updates. Always.

When Adobe updates AE, you shouldn't have to pay again to use the tools you already own. Every Motion Sverige plugin gets free updates for life — no re-purchase, no upgrade pricing, ever.

  • Automatic update notifications inside AE
  • AE version compatibility guaranteed
  • New presets & features added regularly
  • Changelogs published for every release
v1 → ∞
One purchase, all future versions
Lifetime updates

What 20 minutes looks like
compared to 3

Watch the same task — building a gradient — done the old way versus with GradFlow. The same After Effects project. The same client feedback. A completely different experience.

FileEditCompositionLayer WindowHelp
Project
📁 Assets
📁 Comps
↳ Main Comp
Composition: Main Comp
Brand Animation 2024
Motion Sverige
Motion Sverige
00:00:00:00
Caption 1
Caption 2
Caption 3
Caption 4
Caption 5
Properties
Position960, 540
Scale100%
Opacity100%
Timeline
Background
TTitle Text
UI Card
Accent
Adobe Illustrator 2024
Gradient
Type:Linear
Angle:45°
Export As…
Format:PNG (*.PNG)
Location:~/Desktop/assets/
Resolution:72 ppi
Import File
📁 Desktop / assets /
🖼 gradient.png
coolors.co — Color Palette Generator
https://coolors.co/palette/generator
Generate
#1A1A2E
#16213E
#667EEA
#764BA2
#F5576C
Space to generate · Lock to save
Export
Layer Color
Hex Value
#667EEA
Layer:Background
Character
Font
Figtree Regular
Size
36 px
Layer Caption 1
Import File
📁 Desktop / video_project /
📄 captions_v1.srt
SubRip Subtitle · 5 lines · 00:30 duration
GradFlow v2.1
Presets
+
HuePilot v1.8
Harmony
Palette
Layer Assignment
Background
Title Text
UI Card
Accent
CaptionSmith v3.2
Caption List
empty
empty
empty
empty
empty
Global Style
Font
Figtree Regular
Size
36px
Color
#FFFFFF
Position
Bottom 10%
C
Client · just now
Could we try warmer tones? 🤔
20 min
for one gradient

Buy with full confidence

We want you to love what you buy. If something's not right, we'll make it right — no hoops to jump through.

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14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not happy? Email us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund — no questions asked, no explanation required.
Instant Download
Your download link and license key arrive in your inbox within seconds of payment completing. No waiting, no approval queue.
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Secure Payment via Stripe
All payments are processed by Stripe — a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment provider. We never see or store your card details.
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Real Human Support
Email [email protected] and get a reply from an actual person — typically within 24 hours on weekdays.
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Clear, Simple License
One license = one person on up to 3 machines. Use on client work, commercial projects, and personal projects with no royalties.
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Free Forever Updates
Every future update to your purchased plugin is free. When AE drops a new version, your plugin stays compatible.

What your license
covers

One purchase per person. Use it freely for client and commercial work. Need a studio license for a team? Email us for volume pricing.

Studio licenses ↓
UsageIndividual
Client / commercial projects✓ Yes
Personal & passion projects✓ Yes
Broadcast / streaming work✓ Yes
Use on up to 3 machines✓ Yes
Royalty-free for all deliverables✓ Yes
Share or resell the plugin itself✗ No
Use on a shared team machine✗ No — get studio license

Built for the whole team

Individual licenses cover one person on up to 3 machines. Studios and teams get volume pricing with centralized license management.

Individual
For solo designers & freelancers
Seats1 person · 3 machines
HuePilot€39.99
GradFlow€69.99
CaptionSmith€49.99
All 3 Bundle€129.99
Commercial use
Lifetime updates
Instant download
Buy Individual →
Enterprise
For large studios & agencies
SeatsUnlimited
HuePilotCustom
GradFlowCustom
CaptionSmithCustom
All 3 BundleCustom
All studio benefits
Dedicated account manager
Custom onboarding & training
Invoice & PO payment
SLA & support agreement
Get a Custom Quote →
Full comparison
IndividualStudio (up to 5)Enterprise
Commercial & client work
Lifetime updates
Shared render farm use
Centralized license portal
Priority support
Invoice / PO payment
Custom onboarding

Common questions

All plugins support After Effects 2022 (v22.0), 2023, and 2024 on both Mac (Intel & Apple Silicon) and Windows 10/11. We monitor AE beta releases and ship compatibility updates within two weeks of any new public AE release.
Every plugin has a documentation page with detailed feature breakdowns, screenshots, and sample project files you can open in AE before purchasing. We also have a 14-day money-back guarantee — so even if you buy and it's not right for your workflow, you're fully covered.
We offer a full 14-day money-back guarantee from the date of purchase. If the plugin doesn't work as described or isn't right for you, email [email protected] and we'll process your refund within 1–2 business days. No questions asked.
Completely one-time. Pay once, own it forever. Free updates are included for life. There are no renewal fees, no monthly plans, and no hidden upsells.
We track every AE release — including beta builds — and ship compatibility updates promptly. You'll see an update notification directly inside the plugin panel, and updating takes one click. Your workflow won't be interrupted.
Yes — your individual license covers unlimited commercial use: client work, broadcast, advertising, social media, and streaming. The only restriction is you cannot redistribute or resell the plugin itself. See the full license table above for a complete breakdown.
Yes — Studio licenses cover up to 5 seats with centralized license management and priority support. Enterprise licenses are fully custom for larger teams and include invoice payment, onboarding, and an SLA. See the Studio & Team Pricing section above, or email [email protected] for a quote.
Email [email protected] with your OS version, AE version, and a screenshot of any error message. We typically respond within a few hours on weekdays and will walk you through a fix or provide a manual install path. Installation issues are rare and always resolved quickly.

Stop fighting the tools.
Start making the work.

Three focused plugins. One purchase option. Zero subscriptions. Built for motion designers who value their time.

14-day money-back guarantee · Instant download · Lifetime updates · Secure checkout by Stripe

Full Bundle — €129.99 HuePilot + GradFlow + CaptionSmith
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