September 28th 2015 08:00:50am

Today I am releasing a new FREE After Effects script called Mask Adjuster.

It simply allows you to shift a layer’s mask position. If you’ve ever keyframed a mask to only find out you’ve ran off the edge of the layer, you’ll appreciate this script. If you ever had the need to reposition your mask by single pixel increments, you should find this helpful too.

Two methods of adjustment are available in this simple dockable script, you can shift your mask either by a set specific X and Y value or by nudging it by a smaller value. It does not matter if your mask is feathered, or animated, the adjustment will be globally applied to all mask path keyframes. You can also select multiple masks to move them together as well. Check out the video for a full explanation below, and download the script at the bottom of this article.

After Effects version compatibility**
AECS3 or newer

**This script has been tested in After Effects CS3, CC 2014, and CC 2015 on Mac. On PC I have used it on After Effects CC through CC 2018 as well. It should be compatible nearly in all versions.