Released AE Script After Effects

goodParents

Parent layers without inheriting transforms.

Free no license needed
Instant activation
Free to use
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2 devices / license

What goodParents does

goodParents — parenting without the jump

goodParents lets you parent and unparent layers in After Effects without the child jumping to a new position. Your transforms stay clean, every time.

Predictable parenting

The default pick-whip can shift layers unexpectedly. goodParents keeps parenting tidy and reliable.

Installation

Place the file in your After Effects ScriptUI Panels folder (or run it via File → Scripts), then open it from the Window menu.

HOW IT WORKS

Up and running in minutes.

1

Install

Install the AE Script with the ZXP installer.

2

Activate

Enter your license key to unlock the panel.

3

Open panel

Launch the panel from your app's Extensions menu.

4

Create

Speed up your workflow with one-click tools.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Frequently asked questions

What does goodParents do?

It parents and unparents layers without the child jumping, preserving transforms.

Why not use the pick-whip?

The pick-whip can cause unwanted jumps; goodParents keeps things clean.

How do I install it?

Place it in your ScriptUI Panels folder and open it from the Window menu.

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Parent layers without inheriting transforms.