apply-effect-template
Apply predefined effect templates like Gaussian Blur, Glow, or Drop Shadow to specific layers in Adobe After Effects compositions, with optional custom settings to override defaults.
Instructions
Apply a predefined effect template to a layer in After Effects
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| compIndex | Yes | 1-based index of the target composition in the project panel. | |
| customSettings | No | Optional custom settings to override defaults. | |
| layerIndex | Yes | 1-based index of the target layer within the composition. | |
| templateName | Yes | Name of the effect template to apply. |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"compIndex": {
"description": "1-based index of the target composition in the project panel.",
"exclusiveMinimum": 0,
"type": "integer"
},
"customSettings": {
"additionalProperties": {},
"description": "Optional custom settings to override defaults.",
"type": "object"
},
"layerIndex": {
"description": "1-based index of the target layer within the composition.",
"exclusiveMinimum": 0,
"type": "integer"
},
"templateName": {
"description": "Name of the effect template to apply.",
"enum": [
"gaussian-blur",
"directional-blur",
"color-balance",
"brightness-contrast",
"curves",
"glow",
"drop-shadow",
"cinematic-look",
"text-pop"
],
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"compIndex",
"layerIndex",
"templateName"
],
"type": "object"
}