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Annual — $50 / year
$50 at signup, then $50 every year. Renews automatically until canceled.
- All SMM FX After Effects plug-ins included while subscribed, on two computers
- Swap Animator plugin included (instant download, reg. $20)
- Access to 2025 and newer issues
- Members-only tools & tutorials
- New releases as they drop
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SMM FX access and the separate Swap Animator bonus are available after checkout. No refunds. Turn off auto-renew anytime; access continues through your paid term. Public archive through 2024 remains free.
Monthly — $5 / month
$5 at signup, then $5 every month. Renews automatically until canceled.
- All SMM FX After Effects plug-ins included while subscribed, on two computers
- Access to 2025 and newer issues
- Full site access to tools & tutorials
- Swap Animator plugin not included
No refunds. Turn off auto-renew anytime; access continues through the paid month. Public archive through 2024 remains free.
What You Get
Tools
Online Frame Grabber: capture and play back stop-motion frames in your browser. Free browser-based beta; no installation required.
SMM FX for After Effects: Motion Blur, Edge Blur, Matte Feather, Color Palette Match and Luminance Match, included with both plans. Available for Windows x64 and After Effects 2026. Motion Blur includes CPU/GPU selection, three quality settings and Multi-Frame Rendering support.
- Swap Animator (Annual bonus)
- Frame & Exposure Calculator
- Budget templates & production docs
Training
- Step-by-step lessons & pro tips
- Project files & downloads
- Members-only workshops
Magazine
- Issues up to 2024: free (public archive)
- Issues 2025 and newer: members-only
- Spotlight features & interviews
Free vs Subscriber
Free on the Site
- News & selected articles
- Calls for entries & event listings
- All issues up to 2024 (public archive)
Subscriber Extras
- 2025+ issues (members-only)
- Full tutorials & downloads
- Members-only tools & add-ons
- Occasional partner discounts
How It Works
- Choose a plan (Annual or Monthly; both include SMM FX)
- Checkout securely via Stripe or PayPal
- Get SMM FX: open SMM FX Plug-in Access with the same account, download the Windows collection, and create your activation key.
- Activate once: install the package, open any SMM FX effect’s Options window in After Effects, and paste your key. One key unlocks all five effects on up to two computers. Annual members also receive the separate Swap Animator for Blender bonus.
FAQs
Which issues are free?
All issues up to 2024 are free for everyone in the public archive. 2025+ issues are members-only.
When can I use the SMM FX plug-ins?
After a successful monthly or annual checkout, sign in to SMM FX Plug-in Access to download and activate. The Windows collection includes Motion Blur, Edge Blur, Matte Feather, Color Palette Match and Luminance Match for After Effects 2026. Motion Blur GPU mode requires a compatible NVIDIA CUDA device; CPU mode is also available. Swap Animator for Blender remains a separate annual-plan bonus.
Are future SMM FX releases included?
Yes. Both plans include updates and future SMM FX After Effects plug-ins while your access is active. Currently available: Motion Blur, Edge Blur, Matte Feather, Color Palette Match and Luminance Match. Additional effects will be added as they are released.
Can I cancel?
You can turn off auto-renew anytime. Your access remains active through the end of the current paid period. No refunds.
Which payments do you accept?
Credit/debit via Stripe and PayPal.
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Compare Your Options
| Feature | Free Visitors | Subscribers | Webstore Purchases |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMM FX After Effects plug-ins | 30-day software trial | Included with monthly and annual Two computers while access is active |
Included with membership |
| Back Issues up to 2024 (View Online) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 2025+ Issues (View Online) | — | ✓ | — |
| Downloadable PDFs | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ (purchase individually) |
| Online Articles | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Online Frame Grabber (browser-based beta) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Production Tools (Calculators, etc.) | ✖ | ✓ | — |
| Exclusive Tutorials & Interviews | ✖ | ✓ | — |
| Early Access & Member Perks | ✖ | ✓ | — |
| Swap Animator Pro Plugin | ✖ | ✓ (Free with 1-Year Subscription) | ✓ (Purchase separately) |
