Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I've always wanted After Effects to have Figma's auto layout. It's one of Figma's best features. So I built Grid Lock, and I'm giving it to you for free!

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Download Code Runner: jkinmo.com/q0ywxq

Jake In Motion Discord: discord.com/invite/b5PkuCCCAu

— What it does —
- Arranges layers in horizontal, vertical, or wrapping grid layouts
- Resize the container and layers reflow automatically
- Controls for alignment, gap, padding, and more
- Add or unlink layers from existing rigs
- Create nested grids for complex layouts
- Influence slider blends between original and grid positions

— More from Jake In Motion —
Courses: jakeinmotion.com/courses
Free tools: jakeinmotion.com/downloads

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Direction & Alignment
2:18 Adding to a Grid Lock Layout
2:40 Influence
2:59 Animating the Container
3:34 Animating the Influence
4:13 Dynamic Resizing
4:35 Removing the Grid Lock Layout
6:06 Installing Grid Lock