Staircase 1.0 For After Effects May 2026

Staircase 1.0 is a popular script for Adobe After Effects designed to automate the staggering and sequencing of layers. It is widely used by motion designers to create complex "cascade" animations without manual keyframing. Core Functions

🚀 Use Staircase 1.0 when creating text reveals or logo builds where many small elements need to pop in one after another. If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know: Staircase 1.0 for After Effects

Set the exact gap between layer start points. Staircase 1

Move large groups of layers by a specific number of frames or seconds. bottom to top

Arrange layers from top to bottom, bottom to top, or randomly.

Works seamlessly within the standard AE workflow. Why Use It? Speed: Saves hours of manual dragging on the timeline.