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Motion Graphics
Loop, bounce, wiggle, and elastic expressions for MoGFX workflows. Add organic motion to any layer without keyframing every property.
After Effects Extension
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EXpress
One-click expression library for After Effects. Browse 38+ presets by category, customize parameters, and apply instantly. No syntax memorization required.
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Included with the Filmit Studio - $20/month for every tool
EXpress v1.0
Loop
Motion
Text
Auto
Loop In/OutLoop
Ping PongLoop
Cycle with OffsetLoop
ContinueLoop
Frequency3
Amplitude50
Decay4.0
The Problem
Expressions in After Effects shouldn't require a CS degree.
If you've ever stared at a blank expression field wondering where to start, you know the struggle.
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Writing Expressions from Scratch
Memorizing JavaScript-like syntax, debugging semicolons and brackets, Googling "wiggle expression AE" for the hundredth time. It kills your creative momentum.
✓ EXpress: Browse and apply with one click
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Copy-Pasting from Forums
You find an expression on YouTube or a forum, paste it in, and it breaks. Wrong AE version, wrong property type, no customization. Back to square one.
✓ EXpress: Tested presets with adjustable parameters
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No Built-In Expression Browser
Adobe's expression panel is bare-bones. No library, no categories, no presets. You're expected to write everything from memory or external reference.
✓ EXpress: 38+ presets organized by category
Features
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
A complete expression library built specifically for After Effects artists.
38+ Expression Presets
Wiggle, loop, bounce, elastic, typewriter, counter, and dozens more. Every expression you'd ever need, ready to apply in one click.
7 Categories
Expressions organized into Loop, Motion, Text, Auto-Animate, Layer Linking, and Utility categories. Find what you need instantly.
Customizable Parameters
Adjust frequency, amplitude, speed, decay, and more with simple input fields. No code editing. Just tweak the numbers and apply.
One-Click Apply
Select a property in your AE timeline, pick an expression, and click Apply. The expression auto-detects the property type and applies cleanly.
Expression Linker
Link properties across layers with a visual interface. Connect position, scale, rotation, or any property to a controller layer without writing pickwhip code.
Keyframe Staggerer
Select multiple layers and stagger their keyframes with customizable delay. Create cascading animations in seconds instead of minutes.
Deep Dive
See how it works.
The features that save you the most time, shown in action.
Browse & Apply
Pick a category. Choose an expression. Done.
Browse 38+ expressions organized into clear categories. Click any preset to see its description, then hit Apply to add it to your selected property.
- 7 categories: Loop, Motion, Text, Auto-Animate, and more
- Auto-detects selected property in timeline
- Description and preview for every expression
- Remove expressions with one click
Browse & Apply
Loop
Motion
Text
Auto
Loop In/Out
Ping Pong
Cycle Offset
Continue
Apply
Customize Parameters
Tweak values. No code required.
Every expression preset comes with adjustable parameters. Change frequency, amplitude, speed, or decay with simple input fields instead of editing raw code.
- Visual sliders for common parameters
- Real-time preview of value changes
- Sensible defaults for every preset
- Parameter ranges prevent invalid values
Parameters
Wiggle Parameters
Frequency
3
Amplitude
50
Speed
1.5
Decay
4.0
Sub-Tools
Linker & Staggerer. Built right in.
Two bonus tools included with EXpress. The Expression Linker connects properties across layers visually. The Keyframe Staggerer offsets animation timing across selected layers.
- Expression Linker: visual property connections
- Keyframe Staggerer: cascading animation delays
- Works with any property type
- Undo support for all operations
Linker Tool
Expression Linker
Controller Layer
Shape Layer 1
Shape Layer 2
Text Layer
Use Cases
Built for motion designers who move fast.
Title animations, character rigs, UI prototypes, and wherever else expressions save time.
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Text Animation
Typewriter, text scramble, counter, and character-by-character reveal. Animate text layers with expressions that would take minutes to write manually.
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UI/UX Prototyping
Auto-animate, fade in/out, pulse, and hover state expressions. Prototype app and web interactions directly in After Effects.
Setup
Expressions on your layers in under a minute.
Four steps from install to your first expression.
1
Download Filmit Studio
Install the Filmit Studio desktop app on Mac or Windows. It manages all your plugins.
2
Open After Effects
Launch AE. EXpress appears automatically under Window → Extensions.
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Browse or Search
Pick a category and browse expression presets. Select any expression to see its description and parameters.
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Click Apply
Select a property in your timeline, hit Apply, and the expression is added instantly. Customize parameters as needed.
FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about EXpress.
EXpress includes 38+ expression presets across 7 categories: Loop (10 presets including loop in/out, ping pong, cycle with offset), Motion (7 presets including wiggle, bounce, elastic, inertia), Text (6 presets including typewriter, scramble, counter), Auto-Animate (6 presets including fade, pulse, auto-orient), Layer Linking (5 presets), and Utility (5 presets). New presets are added with updates.
EXpress requires After Effects CC 2020 or later. All expression presets are written using the modern JavaScript expression engine, which was introduced in CC 2019. We recommend CC 2020+ for the best compatibility and performance.
Yes. Every expression preset comes with adjustable parameters like frequency, amplitude, speed, and decay. You change these values with simple input fields in the panel before applying. No code editing required. The expression is generated with your custom values baked in.
The Expression Linker lets you visually connect properties across layers. Instead of writing pickwhip expressions manually, you select a source and target property and EXpress generates the linking expression for you. The Keyframe Staggerer lets you select multiple layers and offset their keyframes by a customizable delay, creating cascading animation effects in seconds.
Yes. EXpress is included with your Filmit Studio subscription at $20/month. You get EXpress plus every other Filmit tool, overlay pack, and course. No extra cost.