Machine Vision Overlays for After Effects Footage

Turn any clip into a cinematic machine-vision readout.
Machine Vision analyzes a footage layer and auto-builds a network of connected boxes, nodes, and labels—complete with coordinates, angles, “vision scores,” and more. Dial in the density, styling, and data, then render. Instant sci-fi. Instant product demo polish. Instant HUD.

Why you'll love it

• Look in minutes, not hours: One click to analyze, one panel to customize.
• Fully procedural: Regenerate, restyle, or reposition without rebuilding.
• Fast by design: Control sampling to go ultra-detailed or lightweight for quick previews.

Key features

• Point Density Control — Choose how many data points to detect. Go minimal for subtle UI, or dense for complex scientific vibes.
• Custom Sampling — Adjust sensitivity per axis or channel to target edges, motion, or areas of interest for faster renders.
• Box & Node Controls — Set size, padding, and placement rules.
• Shape Library — Switch between square, diamond, and circle node styles.
• Styling Panel — Fill, stroke, opacity, blend mode, and line connectors.
• Smart Labels — Choose what your labels show: vision score, X/Y coordinates, HEX color, angle, distance, frame, timecode, and more.
• Connector Logic — Auto-link boxes based on proximity or hierarchy to create believable tracking paths.
• Presets — Ship-ready looks for HUD, sports analysis, forensic UI, brand demo, and music video styles.
• One-click Refresh — Change settings and re-generate overlays without losing your timing.

Perfect for

Motion designers, editors, VFX artists, UI/HUD designers, product marketers, and creators who want machine-vision, forensic, or sci-fi diagnostic looks without hand-keyframing a hundred layers.

What’s included

• Machine-Vision-V1.0.jsxbin (After Effects script)
• README Quickstart
• Lifetime updates

Compatibility

• After Effects CC 2020 or newer (Mac + Windows)
• Works with 8/16/32-bit color, HD to 4K+
• Plays nicely with your favorite effects and blend modes
• No third-party plugins required

How it works:

1. Analyze: Select a footage layer and run Machine Vision. The script scans each frame and places points.
2. Style: Pick a preset or tweak shapes, colors, connectors, and labels.
3. Refine: Adjust density/sampling for detail vs. speed, then render or precomp for final grade.

Performance tips

• Start with Low sampling for layout, then bump up for final frames.
• Limit effects to a single precomp for the fastest previews.
• Use the built-in presets for long sequences.