Paint & Stick 2 for After Effects 2.1 for Mac
Mac VideoPaint & Stick 2 for After Effects 2.1 for Mac is a plug-in that lets you paint directly inside the composition window in Adobe After Effects, instead of painting blind in the layer window like the built-in tools. You see your brush strokes in context, alongside effects, mattes and adjustment layers, which makes hand-drawn animation and touch-up work far more intuitive.
Its second half is the patented Stick technology: paint on one frame of a CG render and the paint sticks to the moving surface for the whole shot, with no 3D object needed inside After Effects. Version 2 can also stick paint to live compositions. It is aimed at cel animators, compositors and VFX artists.
Key Features
- Paint directly in the comp window with full context of your other layers and effects
- Use custom brushes and imported Photoshop brushes, with onion skinning for cel animation
- Stick paint to 3D renders so artwork follows the surface through the animation
- Stick paint to live compositions in version 2, with a faster, cleaner stick algorithm
- Free Sticky Pass exporter plug-in for Cinema 4D to prepare renders for sticking
How to Download
- Read the compatibility notes on the official page carefully before buying, especially for Mac hardware.
- Get it here: Download from the official site
- Download the free trial first, test it on your Mac and project, then install and license the full version if it works for you.
Is Paint & Stick 2 free?
The Paint Only mode is offered at no cost with Stick features watermarked, and a free trial is available. The full Paint & Stick licence, with no watermarks, is paid. Check the official page for current licence options.
Does it work on Apple Silicon Macs?
The official page states Paint & Stick 2 is not compatible with Apple Silicon chips. If you use an M-series Mac, check the current compatibility notes and test the free trial on your exact setup before purchasing.
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