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Video Walls
Create multi-screen video wall effects for events, concerts, and broadcast graphics. Up to 144 cells in a single comp.
After Effects Extension
GridMaker
Build 2x2 to 12x12 video grids in one click. Split screens, video walls, photo collages, and more.
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Get It in the Studio Included with the Filmit Studio - $20/month for every tool
GridMaker v3.0
Rows 3
Cols 3
Gap 4px
Generate Grid
The Problem
Building grids in After Effects is tedious.
Manual layer positioning, math for spacing, resizing each clip individually. Sound familiar?
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Manual Layer Positioning
Creating a simple 3x3 grid means positioning 9 layers by hand. You're eyeballing positions, nudging pixels, and wasting time on basic layout.
✓ GridMaker: One click generates any grid layout
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Math for Equal Spacing
Calculating even gaps between cells requires dividing your comp width and height, accounting for borders, and hoping nothing is off by a pixel.
✓ GridMaker: Automatic gap and padding calculation
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Resizing Each Layer
Every layer needs to be scaled to fit its cell. Change your mind about the grid size? Start all over again from scratch.
✓ GridMaker: Auto-scales all layers to fit
Features
One panel. Any grid you want.
Split screens, video walls, collages. Pick a grid size and go.
Custom Grid Sizes
Build anything from a 2x2 split screen to a 12x12 mosaic. Set rows and columns independently for asymmetric layouts.
Automatic Layer Arrangement
GridMaker creates and positions all layers automatically. Each cell is properly sized and placed with pixel-perfect precision.
Gap Control
Adjust the gap between cells from 0 to 50 pixels. Add padding around the entire grid for border effects.
Border Styling
Add colored borders between cells. Choose any color, thickness, and opacity for a polished video wall look.
Animation Presets
Cells can animate in with pop, slide, or fade effects. Stagger timing for a cascading reveal that looks professional.
Responsive Scaling
Change your comp size and the grid adapts. All proportions, gaps, and cell sizes recalculate automatically.
Deep Dive
See how it works.
Watch GridMaker build layouts that would take you 30 minutes by hand.
Grid Generator
Any size. One click.
Set your rows and columns, hit Generate, and watch cells fill in. GridMaker creates all the layers, positions them, and sizes them to fit your composition.
- 2x2 to 12x12 grid sizes
- Asymmetric grids (e.g. 3x5)
- Pixel-perfect cell placement
- Auto-creates named layers
Grid Preview
Gap Control
Dial in the perfect spacing.
Adjust the gap between cells with a slider. See the changes in real-time before generating. Zero gap for seamless walls, wide gaps for framed looks.
- 0 to 50px gap control
- Live preview as you adjust
- Independent horizontal/vertical gaps
- Colored gap backgrounds
Gap Control
Animations
Cells that animate in beautifully.
Choose from pop, slide, or fade animations with staggered timing. Each cell reveals on its own, creating a polished cascading effect.
- Pop, slide, and fade presets
- Staggered reveal timing
- Customizable duration and easing
- Loop and ping-pong modes
Animation
Use Cases
Built for real production needs.
Split screens, photo walls, reaction grids. One click.
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Photo Collages
Build photo grids for slideshows, yearbooks, and social media. Drop images into each cell and let GridMaker handle the layout.
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Split Screens
Classic 2-up, 3-up, and 4-up split screen layouts in seconds. Perfect for comparison videos and reaction content.
Setup
From install to grid in under 60 seconds.
Four steps to your first perfect grid layout.
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Download Filmit Studio
Install the Filmit Studio desktop app. It manages all your plugins automatically.
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Open After Effects
Launch AE. GridMaker appears under Window → Extensions. Open the panel.
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Set Your Grid
Choose rows, columns, and gap size. Preview updates in real-time as you adjust.
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Generate
Click Generate. All layers are created, sized, and positioned automatically. Done.
FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about GridMaker.
GridMaker supports any grid from 2x2 up to 12x12. Rows and columns are set independently, so you can create asymmetric layouts like 3x5 or 2x8. That gives you up to 144 cells in a single grid.
Yes. GridMaker includes pop, slide, and fade animation presets. You can stagger the timing so cells cascade in one by one, creating a polished reveal effect. Duration and easing are customizable.
GridMaker creates one layer per cell, properly named (e.g., "Cell_R1_C1"). Layers are organized in a pre-comp and sized to fit their cell automatically. You can replace any cell's content by swapping the layer source.
Absolutely. GridMaker adapts to any comp size and aspect ratio. Whether you're working in 16:9, 1:1, 9:16, or a custom resolution, the grid fills the comp proportionally with even cell sizes.
Yes. GridMaker is included with your Filmit Studio subscription at $20/month. You get GridMaker plus every other Filmit tool, overlay pack, and course. No extra cost.