Better Drop Shadows in After Effects | Free Script

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Shadow Caster is a free After Effects script that creates natural-looking shadows with soft falloff, adjustable spread, and global controls. Way better than the default Drop Shadow effect.

Features:
• Apply to any layer type (shape, text, solid, footage)
• Global controls null for adjusting all shadows at once
• Dynamic light source that drives shadow direction
• Bevel option for extra depth
• Push/pull settings between local and global controls
• Works with KBar (toolbar included in download)

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Adding Shadows
1:18 Applying to Multiple Layers
1:36 Using Global Controls
2:18 Adjusting Shadow Samples
3:30 Bevel Controls
4:23 Removing the Controller
4:42 Transferring Settings
5:28 Light Source
6:43 Distance Offset
8:08 Resetting Controls
9:03 Works With Other Tools