Meet GridSmith

One panel. One click. Comp, grid, and animation - done.

Let’s be honest: setting up a comp in After Effects shouldn’t feel like doing your taxes.

You know the drill, make a new comp, set the size, set the frame rate, pick the duration, build a guide system, hope it lines up, tweak it again, try to animate it… then duplicate it all for vertical, square, 4K, 5K, whatever.

We got tired of that. So we made GridSmith.

What GridSmith actually does:

• Creates a comp at your chosen size, FPS, and duration

• Generates a clean, consistent grid layout with editable columns, rows, gutters, and margins

• Lets you rebuild the grid instantly without duplicating or starting over

• Includes animated trim paths if you want your grid to move (Outline Animated theme)

• Comes with built-in presets for 4K, 5K, vertical, Instagram, and custom dimensions

• Works out of the box — no plugins, no dependencies, just run the script

Why it matters:

GridSmith is built for motion designers, UI animators, brand teams, and content creators who want structure without the struggle. Whether you’re mocking up a layout, animating a system, or building templates at scale, GridSmith gives you a consistent starting point, fast.

No fiddling with guides. No rebuilding the same grid for the tenth time. Just one panel that handles the setup so you can focus on the work.

Available now on Gumroad

Part of the Creative Supply Toolkit a growing set of tools to help designers and motion teams move faster, stay consistent, and make great work.