GridGen

GridGen

Primary Keyphrase: procedural grid generator

Description:
Download GridGen for After Effects, a powerful procedural grid system generator that lets you create complex, customizable grid layouts directly inside After Effects . With 16+ built-in generative tools and over 200 curated color themes, GridGen provides everything you need to create stunning technical backgrounds, HUD graphics, and geometric compositions.

GridGen generates fully procedural shape-based layouts with complete parameter control over balance, contrast, symmetry, and recursion depth . Each grid can be animated, extruded in 3D, and customized with global controllers for layout, color, and animation. Export your creations as 4K video, SVG vectors, or AI files for use in other applications .

Key Features of GridGen:

• 16+ Generative Tools: Built-in algorithms for creating diverse grid patterns and structures
• 200+ Color Themes: Curated color palettes that can be regenerated, randomized, and customized
• 60+ Presets: Ready-to-use templates for effects, animations, and Element 3D integration
• Full Parameter Control: Adjust recursion depth, subdivision behavior, symmetry, and composition balance
• Master Controller System: Global controls for layout, color, animation, and 3D extrusion
• Batch Generation: Split grids into multiple parts across separate layers for complex compositions
• Multiple Export Formats: Output to PNG (up to 16K), SVG vectors, or AI files
• Element 3D Ready: Includes specialized templates with Essential Graphics controls for E3D workflows
• Camera & Light Rigs: Built-in camera and lighting controllers for easy 3D scene setup

Perfect For:

• Motion graphics artists creating HUD interfaces and technical backgrounds
• VFX designers needing procedural grids for sci-fi and tech visuals
• Title sequence designers building geometric, symmetrical compositions
• Anyone wanting to create complex, customizable grid systems without manual construction

System Requirements:

• Adobe After Effects 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS
• Element 3D optional for 3D extrusion features
• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB+ recommended)
• 100MB available disk space

Procedural grid system generator for After Effects.

Sneak Peek: Capabilities in Action

Get a glimpse of what GridGen can do — a quick showcase of its core features and creative power.

GridGen by GothLab

GridGen is a generative grid system for After Effects.
Draw procedural shape-based layouts directly inside AE with:

• 16+ built-in generative tools
• 200+ curated color themes
• 60+ presets for effects, animation, and Element 3D
• Full parameter control: balance, contrast, symmetry, and more
• Batch generation and custom presets
• Export to 4K, SVG, or AI formats
• Master controllers for layout, color, animation, and 3D extrusion

Core Capabilities:

6 Generative Controls

Full control over grid recursion depth, split behavior, symmetry, and composition balance.

60+ Presets

Animations, layer effects, Element 3D templates, custom themes, and parameters.

200+ Color Themes

Regenerate, randomize, recolor, and apply color themes.

Batch Generation

Splits the grid into multiple parts across separate layers.

Export

PNG (HD–4K–8K–16K), VECTOR SVG, AI to use in external programs.

Controllers

Global and Individual controllers for Groups, Color, Extrusion with built-in Animations.

2 Display Options

Toggle strokes, enforce square canvas.

16 Built in Tools

Animations, layer effects, Element 3D templates, custom themes, and parameters.

Presets & Effects:

Parameters

Sets of parameters for the generator to use within the program—either export images as-is or create combined textures.

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Effects:

HUD Graphics

Includes effects designed for creating high-tech HUD-style animations with clarity and motion built-in.

Texture Detailing

Generates dense visuals with fine details—perfect for overlays, tech backgrounds, or noise-based patterns.

Transitions & Displacement

Offers transition-based FX with dynamic displacement, distortion, and procedural movement.

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Presets:

Mostly animation presets with specific FX controllers — must be applied during new grid generation.

Animated Presets

Built-in animated generators applied during grid creation with customizable FX and behaviors.

Controlled Textures

Procedural texture systems with full control over repetition, variation, layering, and depth.

3D & Symmetrical Compositions

Create modular, layered compositions using advanced 3D setups with symmetry, HUDs, glitch, or geometrical-style builds.

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Element 3D Templates:

Set of .aep files v17 + Element 3D v2.2 with prebuilt lights/controllers — ready for import.

Element 3D Required

Requires Element 3D plugin, not included, but available separately.

AE 2022 Minimum

Compatible only with After Effects 2022 and later versions.

Essential Graphics Controls

Templates come with Essential Graphics panels for main animation and geometry control.

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Main Tools Overview:

Camera Rig

Quick, centralized control over a 3D camera in After Effects. Animate movement, rotation, and zoom with ease. Includes camera shake, isometric toggle and optional layer tracking.

Light Rig

Fast setup and control of 3D lights. Features 3 orbiting lights, individual intensity, orbit radius, and color controls. Works with Classic and Cinema 4D renderers.

E3D Boilerplate

Auto-generates all necessary layers and assignments to get shape layers ready for Element 3D. Includes contracted masks, texture comps, and more.

Tiler

Divides layers into tidy groups and arranges them in rows or columns. Great for clean tiled layouts.

Stacker

Converts layers to 3D and stacks them along the Z-axis. Includes adjustable spacing and multiple stacking modes.

Controllers

Powerful set of master controls: visibility, scale, extrusion, position, offset, stroke, and color — all driven by a centralized system with optional wiggle and animation.

Product Specs:

Element 3D plugin is required but not included. You can get it from aescripts.com/element-3d.

Aep Templates made in v.17. Tested on AE 2022 | 2024 | 2025

• Software: After Effects 2022+
• Plugin: Element 3D v2 (Download here)
• Compatibility: AE 2022+

Overview & Tutorial:

Get a quick look at how the tool works in practice—this walkthrough covers key features and workflow integration.

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