A niche After Effects plugin made its first $500
A motion designer turned a small problem into a plugin that earned about $500. An older script did not solve the problem well, so AI helped create a rough within a few hours. The first version was messy but usable, and it was improved over several weeks.
After using it internally with a team for a few months, it became clear that other motion designers might need the same tool. The product was then rebuilt as a cleaner plugin with a better , supported by a promo video, and launched in May. A second plugin is now in progress, and an early community preview brought in about 100 early-access signups.
The weak spot is that the sales path is not fully shown, especially the ongoing work of finding buyers and promoting the product.
Key points
- A narrow for motion designers made about $500.
- AI helped create the first rough in a few hours.
- The tool was improved through internal use before public launch.
- The May launch included a better and a promo video.
- A second plugin received about 100 early-access signups after a community preview.