If you are a motion graphics artist or video editor working with Adobe After Effects, you are almost certainly familiar with by Video Copilot. This revolutionary plugin allows you to import, texture, and render 3D objects directly inside After Effects without needing a separate 3D rendering application.

A: Usually, no. The license file lives outside the After Effects installation directory. However, it's always wise to back it up before a major OS upgrade or hard drive format.

If you need to back up, move, or clear your license file manually, it is located in specific system directories. Windows Path C:\ProgramData\VideoCopilot\

If your editing workstation is connected to the internet, this is the fastest way to generate and install your license file.

Use a free tool like (Windows) or Hazel (macOS) to automatically copy the license file to a cloud folder every week.

If you are currently trying to set up or fix your plugin, let me know: What are you using (Windows or macOS)?

Create a new composition and apply the Video Copilot > Element effect to a solid layer.