Direct and group chats
Set contact names, group members, per-person avatars, composition size, duration, frame rate, and the starting clock.
WhatsApp-style chat builder
Build editable chat scenes directly in After Effects.
Create direct or group conversations, add timed text and media messages, select project assets for avatars and backgrounds, and generate a structured composition ready for animation and localization.
Incoming · 00:01.2Text message with quote
Outgoing · 00:03.5Video bubble · play on appear
Incoming · 00:07.0Audio bubble · 4.2 seconds
See the workflow
Messages become editable, timed motion layers.
The showcase connects the message builder, direct or group conversation preview, media bubbles, and timing controls. A future tutorial will be placed above this permanent overview.
Workflow map
Define the scene, add messages, set timing, create the comp.
01Set the sceneChoose layout, people, avatars, size, and language.
02Add bubblesUse text, image, video, audio, and quoted messages.
03Time the flowSet message clocks, durations, and keyboard behavior.
04Create compGenerate editable layers for final animation.
Editable mockups
More than a flat chat screenshot.
Text and media bubbles
Add text, image, video, or audio messages, choose incoming or outgoing direction, attach captions, and quote earlier messages.
Timeline-ready details
Control message times and durations, optionally animate the keyboard, add incoming and outgoing sounds, and choose whether video freezes or plays.
Creative workflow
Turn a message script into a reusable composition.
- Choose direct or group chat and define the composition format.
- Select avatars, background, optional sound effects, and language code.
- Add messages with sender, type, media, clock, and timeline timing.
- Create the chat comp, then refine the editable layers in After Effects.