Shadow Studio 2

  • Compatibility After Effects
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Quick Overview

The ultimate tool for simulating Shadows in After Effects. Results so beautiful they'll be mistaken for 3D raytracing.


If you purchased SS2 elsewhere, see here about transferring your license.

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The ultimate tool for simulating Shadows in After Effects

Raytraced shadows are notoriously slow to simulate, so fake it. Works based on the alpha channel just like the regular drop shadow but with results so gorgeous they’ll be mistaken for 3D.



Core Features:

  • 3 main modes: regular, inner & radial
  • Fine control over falloff (opacity, distance and softness)
  • 5 stylistic presets to get instant results (long, soft, diffuse)
  • Custom texture layer to add grit to your shadows
  • 32bpc color precision
  • Apple Silicon Native
  • MFR enabled
  • Powerful quality controls to optimise render times

Shadow Studio 2 plugin UI inside After Effects
System Requirements:

AE CS6+ | macOS 11.3+ | Windows 7+

GPU required (integrated GPU such as Intel Iris supported)



What Users Have to Say:


Shadow Studio 2 pairs beautifully with Deep Glow

Shadow Studio 2 pairs beautifully with Deep Glow to add depth and faux global illumination

Upgrade Notice

Did you purchase Shadow Studio 1 or Shadow Studio 2 at another site and want to upgrade or transfer your license here? No problem!
 
Please note that only licenses purchased before Nov 22, 2022 can be transferred, if you purchased it after that please ask for a refund and repurchase it here.
 
If you purchased Shadow Studio 1, you can upgrade with a 30% discount:
Please open a support ticket so we can assist you with the upgrade.



If you purchased Shadow Studio 2 before Nov 22, 2022, you can transfer your license for free:
  1. Follow the instructions on the 'Data Import' tab in your aescripts account.
    Please make sure you use the same email address that you used for your Shadow Studio 2 purchase at the other site.
  2. Check your email to complete the import. Check your spam and promotions folder for the email
  3. Click on the email link to finalize the import
  4. Come back to this page to get your new license for free.

 
If you need help just open a support ticket and we can assist you.
 

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