Description
The “Composition Settings” shortcut you’ve been waiting for.
Stop wasting time in nested menus. The Realtime After Effects Comp Background Colour Picker is a professional dock-able utility for Adobe After Effects that gives you instant, one-click control over the background colour of your active composition.
Whether you’re checking for “dark edges” on a complex key, verifying logo visibility on brand-specific colours, or just tired of the default black void, this panel puts the power of color right in your workspace.
Why it’s a Workflow Essential:
In high-end motion design, you constantly need to see how your elements interact with different backgrounds. Usually, this means opening Composition Settings, clicking the colour box, and hitting OK, over and over. This tool eliminates the friction, allowing you to iterate faster and catch transparency errors before they hit the render queue.
Key Features:
Active Comp Sync: Automatically detects your currently selected composition. Change the colour in the panel, and the comp updates in real-time.
Precision Branding: Integrated HEX input field allow you to instantly match your background to client style guides.
Native ScriptUI Integration: A sleek, minimal design that docks perfectly into any AE layout, it looks and feels like a native Adobe tool.
No “Comp Settings” Fatigue: Change colours on the fly without ever opening a modal window or stopping your playback.
Technical Specifications:
Compatibility: After Effects 2020 through 2026+ (Windows & Mac).
Optimised Code: Zero impact on playback performance or render speeds.
Easy Setup: Drag-and-drop installation into your
ScriptUI Panelsfolder.Global Support: Works with any composition size, frame rate, or bit depth.
What’s Included:
The Script:
Realtime_AE_BG_Picker.jsxQuick-Start Guide: A 2-page PDF on installation and pro tips.
Priority Support: Direct access to updates and troubleshooting.
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