r/AfterEffects is a subreddit with 346k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, after effects, struggling, annoying, and tutorial, and they frequently recommend/review plugins, monitors, and fonts.
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Popular Themes in r/AfterEffects
#1
Advice Requests
: "Simple Animation I made, need review."
3 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Adobe; Help me prevent freelancers from rendering in the wrong color space."
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/AfterEffects
#1
Looking For
64 posts
#2
After Effects
47 posts
#3
Struggling
33 posts
#4
Annoying
20 posts
#5
Tutorial
13 posts
#6
Plugin
8 posts
#7
Effect
7 posts
#8
Animation
6 posts
#9
Solution
5 posts
#10
Hard Time
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/AfterEffects
Flair Used in r/AfterEffects
#1
OC - Stuff I made
: "I spent 150 hours recreating Apple's "Wonderful Tools" promo from scratch in After Effects"
82 posts
#2
Beginner Help
: "How do i achieve this text effect?"
32 posts
#3
Plugin/Script
: "Thicc Pro - 3D Gradient Stroke Coming Soon"
23 posts
#4
Explain This Effect
: "How would you do this gradient light effect?"
22 posts
#5
Discussion
: "I am so sick of everyone shoving AI video editing and motion graphics down our throats"
14 posts
#6
Tutorial
: "PSA: You can easily change the icons of the toolbar in After Effects"
7 posts
#7
Workflow Question
: "why can't I make these clips align perfectly?"
5 posts
#8
Inspirational (not OC)
: "Evolution of 3D in After Effects. 1997-2026."
3 posts
#9
Meme/Humor
: "I have used After Effects for 13 years and just learned what the star button does. Feel like an idiot."
1 post
#10
Pro Tip
: "Fix Dark Menu Issue in Windows 11 for After Effects"
1 post
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Last updated: August 13, 2026