The Waterfall Script:
Advanced motion trails for After Effects
Gives you creative freedom to make more in-depth and colourful echo effects and motion trails in After Effects.
The Waterfall Script:
About the script:
The Waterfall Script for After Effects helps you create a more in-depth echo effect at the touch of a button. Just select your layers, choose how many copies you want, and hit go!
Unlike the standard echo effect after effects has built-in, the Waterfall Script creates actual duplicates of your animation, so each copy is a precomposition. This means you have complete control over how each iteration looks and feels.
The echo effect after effects comes with is a great tool, but Waterfall takes this 10 steps further.
Choose Licence & BuyWorks with:
After Effects CC 2019 or later
Installing the script:
Read our handy guide on how to install an After Effects script.
Choose the licence that suits your needs:
Solo:
£9.99*
The solo licence is a one-off payment and will only give you access to this script.
- What's included:
- Full access to this script
- Install on 1 computer only
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Creator Bundle:
£23*
A collection of essential after effects scripts to help save you time and boost your workflow in After Effects. A bundle perfect for After Effects designers
- What's included:
- Codeword Script
- Numero Script
- Waterfall Script
- Install on 1 computer only
- Find out more →
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Complete Bundle:
£99*
Purchase all 17 Loop After Effects scripts worth £174 in this bundle and save ~£75.
- What's included:
- Full access to this script
- Install on 1 computer only
- Full access to all other Loop scripts
- Free access to future scripts
- Find out more →
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Pro:
£12.99* per month
Unlock even more time saving power and flexibility with the Pro Licence subscription.
- What's included:
- Full access to this script
- Install on multiple computers
- Full access to all other Loop scripts
- Free access to future scripts
- Access to all the Loop presets (worth £48)
- 50% OFF all Business Resources
- Cancel any time
* Taxes calculated at checkout
Subscribe to ProLearn more about the Waterfall Script:
Like the echo, but with different colours
The Waterfall script was born out of a need to create a multicoloured echo in After Effects. That's why the script has two checkboxes to add either a Fill effect, or a tint effect to each of the copies it creates.
If you've used the echo effect after effects comes with, Waterfall will be right up your street.
You're in control
To help simplify things, the Waterfall script creates a control layer for you. This control layer allows you to dynamically change the time offset, reverse the motion trail, and control the fill & tint effects all from one easy to use location.
Just add text
Waterfall works particularly well with animated text layers in After Effects too!
Colour copy
By default the Waterfall script randomly chooses colours for each layer from a set colour palette. However, the script also has an option to copy the colour palette from an existing Waterfall control layer.
This means that once you've set up one colour palette in your composition, you can easily copy it to any further Waterfalls you create.
After Effects template included
When you download the script there's also a free After Effects template included that gives you a behind the scenes look at how each of the examples on this page was created.
As well as being able to see the examples on this page, there are also a couple of other examples included too - hopefully this is something that will be added to over the years to help build a nice resource of what the script can do.
Reverse the motion
There's also an option to reverse the motion trail which comes in handy when producing transitions like this one
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I install the script?
Read our handy guide on how to install an After Effects script.
The Loop Licence Keys
Where is my licence key?
When you purchase a script you will be sent a licence Key via email.
This licence key is also available via the script's product page in your Lemon Squeezy Orders.
How do I use my licence key?
Once you have installed your script you will be prompted to enter your licence key. Copy and paste the full licence key into the text box and press the "Activate" button.
Having trouble? Read the FAQ below.
The really important bit:
Before you install any of the Loop scripts you have to enable the "Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network" setting.
Go to: Edit > Preferences > Scripting & Expressions and make sure the "Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network" checbox is ticked.
Please note: An active internet connection is also required for verification.
Choose the licence that suits your needs:
Solo:
£9.99*
The solo licence is a one-off payment and will only give you access to this script.
- What's included:
- Full access to this script
- Install on 1 computer only
- —
- —
- —
- —
- —
* Taxes calculated at checkout
Purchase Most features
Creator Bundle:
£23*
A collection of essential after effects scripts to help save you time and boost your workflow in After Effects. A bundle perfect for After Effects designers
- What's included:
- Codeword Script
- Numero Script
- Waterfall Script
- Install on 1 computer only
- Find out more →
- —
* Taxes calculated at checkout
Purchase Save ~43%
Complete Bundle:
£99*
Purchase all 17 Loop After Effects scripts worth £174 in this bundle and save ~£75.
- What's included:
- Full access to this script
- Install on 1 computer only
- Full access to all other Loop scripts
- Free access to future scripts
- Find out more →
- —
- —
* Taxes calculated at checkout
Purchase Most flexible
Pro:
£12.99* per month
Unlock even more time saving power and flexibility with the Pro Licence subscription.
- What's included:
- Full access to this script
- Install on multiple computers
- Full access to all other Loop scripts
- Free access to future scripts
- Access to all the Loop presets (worth £48)
- 50% OFF all Business Resources
- Cancel any time
* Taxes calculated at checkout
Subscribe to ProFrequently Asked Questions about the licence
Where is my licence key?
Your licence key is sent to you via email. It is also available via the script's product page in your Lemon Squeezy Orders.
Why do I keep being asked to provide my licence key?
Each licence allows you to use the script on a set number of workstations. For example: the solo licence allows you to use the script on two workstations at a time.
If you or someone else tries to use the script on a third computer then the first person who registered the script will be logged out and you will need to provide the key again.
If you need access to the script from more than two workstations either purchase another individual licence, or subscribe to a team licence.
My licence key isn't working
Please try all of the following before sending an email:
- Make sure you're inputting the full and exact licence key without any extra spaces at the start or end.
- Please check you are actively connected to the internet.
- Try temporarily disabling any firewalls or anti-virus software. Remember to re-enable them afterwards.
- If you're still having trouble please email: [email protected]
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