- How do I install the plug-in?
- What’s the difference between Celulight and Generator?
- I like what you do and use your plug-ins/shaders in my work. How can I show my appreciation?
- Why don’t you make your software open-source?
- Why do you advertise your software online if most of it is not available for download?!
How do I install the plug-in?
Installation is very straightforward and is achieved by simply copying a file to a specific location.
Mac OS X
Copy the plug-in file (e.g. normality.plugin) to your Adobe After Effects plug-ins folder, e.g.:
/Application Files/Adobe After Effects CS5/Plug-ins/
Windows
Copy the plug-in file (e.g. normality.aex) to your Adobe After Effects plug-ins folder, e.g.:
C:\Program Files\Adobe After Effects CS5\Plug-ins\
What’s the difference between Celulight and Generator?
Generator is a very simple plug-in that’s designed to provide good results in most usage scenarios.
Celulight on the other hand offers a range of options to control the normal map generation and is specifically geared towards drawn 2D cels. For example, Celulight lets the user control the intensity and direction of the generated normals based on the characteristics of the cel outlines.
I like what you do and use your plug-ins/shaders in my work. How can I show my appreciation?
A small donation is always appreciated. Thanks!
Why don’t you make your software open-source?
I am a strong proponent of open source software and have contributed to various projects over the years.
However, I feel that my personal projects do not lend themselves well towards the open source model.
For example, the number of After Effects users who are also capable and willing to develop plug-ins is very small. Of this small group of people most are happily employed and probably do not have the time or motivation to work on external projects.
In fact, my plug-in Atlas has been open source under the GPL license since late 2009. To date not a single contribution has been made nor has anyone offered to port the software to other platforms, despite strong interest in the After Effects community.
Why do you advertise your software online if most of it is not available for download?!
Simply put: I’m a computer graphics artist and software developer working a day job in the animation industry – I am not a salesman.
I don’t have the time, motivation or skills required to deal with the business aspects of selling, distributing and supporting software.
However, if you like my work you can hire my services and I will be happy to develop custom software/shaders/plug-ins according to your specifications and individual requirements.