Question 1

How is this different than normal parenting?

Accepted Answer

Normal parenting only affects the scale, position, and rotation of the children. Parental Controls lets you attach layers to the actual bounding box of their parent. When the parent size changes (separate from scale) the child will move appropriately.

Question 2

Can I use this for templates?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Parental Controls was designed with templates in mind. Please link to this page when you can!

Question 3

How does the license work?

Accepted Answer

Each license is valid for 1 user. You will need an internet connection to activate your license initially. Using the product on a separate machine will require reactivation.

Question 4

What changed from the original version?

Accepted Answer

The original version was an After Effects preset. This version is a dock-able After Effects script with more features and customizations.

Question 5

Can I get a discount?

Accepted Answer

Contact help@aescreens.com for discount information.

Question 6

What After Effects version is required?

Accepted Answer

The Track Matte features rely on functionality added to After Effects (2023). Earlier versions will still be usable, but you'll need to update to unlock all features.

Question 7

Can I sell templates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Everything generated utilizes native After Effects functionality – meaning end users do not need a copy in order to use your project files. You can create After Effects templates and MOGRTs for any use. No attribution required.

Parental Controls

Features

Select a child layer

Add controls

Freely resize parent layers

FAQ