r/AfterEffects is a subreddit with 340k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses after effects, animation, looking for, motion graphics, and ae, and they frequently recommend/review plugins, monitors, and fonts.
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Popular Themes in r/AfterEffects
#1
Solution Requests
: "I built this After Effects tool after losing my mind navigating complex projects"
10 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Roast my motion graphics! What feels off?"
7 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "I built a FREE expression manager, Expresso v2 is out (with 42 built-ins)"
4 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Is it over? Is everyone else struggling to get work or is it just me?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/AfterEffects
#1
After Effects
: "Pinkuu - stylized compositing in After Effects"
306 posts
#2
Animation
: "I use After Effects for monster Animation in games, heres a quick process video of one"
100 posts
#3
Looking For
66 posts
#4
Motion Graphics
: "Motion Graphics show reel - (Music festival content)"
49 posts
#5
Ae
31 posts
#6
Effects
: "Underrated After Effects Effects that instantly level up your motion design"
27 posts
#7
Struggling
24 posts
#8
Tutorial
: "You asked for it! Here is the full Tutorial for the 3D Book (plus a free a script)"
21 posts
#9
Plugins
: "What After Effects Plugins are basically irreplaceable in 2026?"
18 posts
#10
Plugin
: "Free Liquid Glass effect Plugin for Apple-inspired refraction"
17 posts
Products Discussed in r/AfterEffects
Flair Used in r/AfterEffects
#1
OC - Stuff I made
: "i love roto brush. i went hard with it to get some crazy transitions in this edit"
96 posts
#2
Plugin/Script
: "Free Liquid Glass effect plugin for Apple-inspired refraction"
32 posts
#3
Beginner Help
: "My 2nd ever project in After effects"
27 posts
#4
Explain This Effect
: "Any thoughts on how this is done?"
16 posts
#5
Discussion
: "Is it over? Is everyone else struggling to get work or is it just me?"
10 posts
#6
Tutorial
: "You asked for it! Here is the full tutorial for the 3D Book (plus a free a script)"
9 posts
#7
Workflow Question
: "Help: Removing cameraman reflection from a car door"
4 posts
#8
Meme/Humor
: "I never thought I would say this, but...."
3 posts
#9
Pro Tip
: "Set Scale in Pixels (Not Percent)"
2 posts
#10
Inspirational (not OC)
: "FrameRate.tv Brand Manifesto Film"
1 post
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Last updated: June 4, 2026