Mister Horse Animation Composer
Mister Horse’s Animation Composer is a popular After Effects extension that streamlines motion design workflows with thousands of presets, transitions, sound effects, and customizable elements. Designed to save time and boost creativity, it's a go-to toolkit for animators and editors.
Animation Composer by Mister Horse is a free After Effects plugin designed to streamline motion graphics workflows. It offers a large library of animated presets, transitions, sound effects, and design elements—all accessible through an intuitive dockable panel inside After Effects.
What It Does Best
Motion Presets: Apply animations to layers instantly with drag-and-drop controls.
Integrated UI: Browse and preview presets, transitions, and effects without leaving the timeline.
Design Packs: Expand the toolkit with curated add-ons like typography, backgrounds, and visual accents.
Who It’s For
Motion Designers: Accelerate repetitive animation tasks in daily projects.
Editors & Content Creators: Add animated visuals without needing to animate from scratch.
Beginner AE Users: Explore animation through ready-made assets and effects.
What Makes It Unique
Animation Composer combines accessibility with versatility—offering real-time previews, non-destructive workflow, and professional-grade output without requiring advanced animation skills.
Before You Start
Requires Adobe After Effects (macOS or Windows).
Core plugin and starter pack are free; additional content packs available for purchase.
Installed and managed through the Mister Horse Manager app.
Final Thoughts
Animation Composer helps reduce the manual steps in animation and lets users focus more on design choices. Its time-saving tools and visual polish make it a practical companion for a wide range of After Effects projects.
