Faux Lock for After Effects

Faux Lock V1.0.1 for After Effects

The Ultimate Faux 3D Lockdown and Camera Projection Tool for After Effects

Download Faux Lock V1.0.1 today. Consequently, you can transform flat 2D footage into a fully volumetric 3D scene without the need for external 3D software or complex matchmoving workflows. Because VFX artists and compositors frequently need to add 3D elements, text, and graphics to live-action shots, having access to an efficient camera projection and lockdown tool is absolutely essential. Nevertheless, true 3D camera tracking can be time-consuming, unreliable on certain footage, and often requires dedicated 3D applications. Fortunately, Faux Lock eliminates this bottleneck completely. Moreover, it uses a sophisticated depth-based approach to create a convincing 3D representation of your footage, allowing you to integrate 3D elements with realistic parallax and perspective. In short, you can achieve the look of a fully tracked 3D scene with unprecedented speed and simplicity.

Depth-Based 3D Scene Reconstruction

The core of this plugin lies in its intelligent use of depth maps to create volumetric scenes from 2D footage. For instance, Faux Lock leverages AI-generated depth maps to understand the spatial layout of your shot, then constructs a multi-layered 3D representation that responds correctly to camera movement. Furthermore, you can use depth maps generated by popular tools like Depth Scanner or other AI depth estimation models, making it compatible with your existing workflow. Since the plugin creates genuine parallax and perspective shifts, your 3D elements will feel naturally integrated into the scene. Consequently, you can achieve convincing 3D composites even on footage that would be difficult to track traditionally.

Seamless 3D Element Integration

Professional compositing demands that added elements feel like they truly belong in the scene. Therefore, Faux Lock provides tools to ensure your 3D text, graphics, and objects interact naturally with the footage. For example, you can position 3D layers within the reconstructed scene, and they will move with correct perspective as the camera shifts. Additionally, the plugin handles occlusion automatically, so foreground objects can correctly obscure elements behind them. Since the entire process operates within After Effects’ native 3D environment, you can use all the standard 3D tools, cameras, and lights you already know. Thus, your composites will exhibit the depth and realism of a fully tracked 3D scene.

Streamlined Workflow for Fast Turnaround

Time is always of the essence in post-production, and Faux Lock is designed to accelerate your workflow. For instance, the plugin eliminates the need for lengthy camera tracking solves, which can take hours or even days on problematic footage. Furthermore, the entire setup process is remarkably fast, allowing you to go from raw footage to a working 3D scene in minutes. Since Faux Lock works directly within After Effects, you avoid the roundtripping and file management overhead of external 3D applications. Consequently, you can focus on creative compositing rather than technical troubleshooting.

Perfect for VFX Artists, Compositors, and Motion Designers

This plugin is particularly well-suited for VFX artists and compositors who need to integrate 3D elements into live-action footage quickly. Similarly, motion designers working on title sequences and promotional content will appreciate the ability to add dynamic 3D graphics to any shot. Additionally, content creators and social media producers can use Faux Lock to create eye-catching 3D effects without the complexity of traditional 3D tracking. Ultimately, Faux Lock V1.0.1 accelerates your entire compositing and post-production pipeline.

System Requirements and Compatibility

Faux Lock V1.0.1 supports After Effects versions 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 on both Windows and macOS operating systems. The plugin requires depth maps to function, which can be generated using Depth Scanner or other AI depth estimation tools. You will need a standard workstation with at least 8GB of RAM and a modern GPU for optimal performance.

Installation and Usage Guide

To install, first download the plugin installer from your library. Next, close Adobe After Effects if it is running. Then, install the plugin following the standard aescripts + aeplugins installation process using the Manager App. After installation, launch After Effects and locate Faux Lock in the Effects & Presets panel. Finally, import your footage, generate or load a depth map using Depth Scanner or a compatible tool, apply Faux Lock to your footage layer, and begin adding 3D elements to your newly volumetric scene. Thus, your professional faux 3D lockdown workflow will be ready instantly.

What is Included Inside?

The pack contains the complete Faux Lock V1.0.1 plugin for After Effects. Furthermore, it includes the depth-based 3D scene reconstruction engine, automatic occlusion handling, and full integration with After Effects’ native 3D environment. Ultimately, you receive everything needed for professional faux 3D camera projection and compositing.

Final Thoughts on the Plugin

Effortless faux 3D lockdown evokes profound creative freedom. Therefore, this plugin provides the ultimate foundation for your VFX and compositing workflows. You can transform flat footage into immersive 3D scenes with unprecedented speed and simplicity. Consequently, your compositing vision becomes a stunning reality.

Faux Lock makes layers click-through in the After Effects Comp viewport while they stay fully selectable and editable in the Timeline. Stop fighting adjustment layers, guides, and mattes that swallow your clicks, lock them where they get in your way and keep editing them where you actually work.

After Effects click-through selection

Faux Lock

Stop fighting adjustment layers, guides, and mattes that swallow your clicks.

Lock them in the viewport, keep editing them in the Timeline. Faux Lock marks layers as click-through in the Composition viewer without turning them into untouchable Timeline objects.

Native real-time engine, not an ExtendScript workaround.

Mac and Windows, After Effects 2024 and newer.

Good to know · Undo History

Faux Lock makes layers click-through by toggling After Effects’ built-in layer Lock as you click in and out of the Composition viewer. After Effects records every lock/unlock switch, so you may see a small “Faux Lock” entry in your Undo History. This is expected After Effects behavior for any plugin that touches the lock, not a project or plugin error. Faux Lock groups each switch into a single Undo entry to keep it as small as possible.

What is Faux Lock

Selection click-through for Adobe After Effects.

The classic problem is a full-comp adjustment layer that intercepts every click in the canvas when you are trying to pick the layers beneath it.

Native Cmd/Ctrl+L locks a layer everywhere. Faux Lock splits the surfaces: locked where it gets in your way, free where you actually edit.

HostAfter Effects 2024+

PlatformmacOS 11+ / Windows 10+

EngineNative real-time plugin

Installaescripts + aeplugins manager

Add targets

Mark the layers that should stop catching viewport clicks.

Add full-comp adjustment layers, guides, mattes, controls, or any top layer that gets in the way. Faux Lock keeps them visible and editable without letting them intercept canvas selection.

Bulk addTarget listPanel control

Automatic switch

Free it in the Timeline, lock it again in the viewport.

Faux Lock follows your editing surface. Timeline selection temporarily releases a target so you can transform it, while viewport interaction restores click-through behavior.

Click-drivenNo manual toggleTimeline editable

Live updates

Keep working while comps and target lists change.

The panel tracks target state as compositions update, so the lock list stays useful during normal After Effects iteration.

Comp updatesState trackingNative engine

Panel colors

Readable target states at a glance.

A compact technical interface uses clear state color so locked, released, and active targets remain easy to scan in production work.

Status colorCompact panelAE workflow

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