After Effects CS5.5–2026 · macOS & Windows

Good Parents Control parenting with keyframes. Finally.

Good Parents lets you parent and unparent layers at any point in time using standard After Effects keyframes — a workflow that simply isn't possible with the native parenting system. Now with full 3D layer support.

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Good Parents

Control layer parenting with keyframes. Attach and detach parents at any point in time, with full 3D support.

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$29.99 / lifetime

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Top Features

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Keyframe Parenting

Attach and detach layer parents at any time using standard AE keyframes

3D Layer Support

Full support for 3D layers — parent in 3D space with keyframes

Smart Parenting

Quickly assign parent layers while preserving position and transforms

Effect Integration

Fully compatible with native AE effects and expressions

Simple Workflow

Select layers, set keyframes, and animate — no scripting required

Broad Compatibility

Works with After Effects CS5.5 through the latest 2026 release

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Keyframe-driven Parenting

Attach and detach layer parents at any point in time — using standard keyframes. Build animations that are impossible with native parenting alone.

Full 3D Layer Support

Good Parents works in full 3D space. Parent 3D layers, rotate in 3 axes, and detach at any keyframe. Build complex 3D rigs that animate dynamically.

Intuitive Interface

The Good Parents panel is clean and straightforward. Select layers, set a parent, and place keyframes. The workflow feels native to After Effects.

Effect & Expression Compatible

Fully compatible with native After Effects effects and expressions. Build complex rigs that combine keyframe parenting with expression-driven motion.

Standard AE Keyframes

Everything is controlled with standard After Effects keyframes — no proprietary formats, no lock-in. Your keyframe parenting data lives right in your project file.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Good Parents do?

Good Parents lets you parent and unparent After Effects layers at any point in time using standard keyframes — a workflow that's impossible with the built-in parenting system.

Does it support 3D layers?

Yes! Good Parents fully supports 3D layers. You can parent 3D layers, animate in 3D space, and detach them at any keyframe.

What After Effects versions are supported?

Good Parents supports After Effects CS5.5 through the latest 2026 version on both macOS and Windows.

How do I install it?

Use the aescripts + aeplugins manager app for easy installation.

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Control layer parenting with keyframes. Attach and detach parents at any point in time, with full 3D support.

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