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Karys Miki2789576420a6
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September 5, 2026
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What are the uses or intended uses of the "hairbrush_bg", "hairbrush_fg", "samurai_bg" and "samurai_fg" sound effects?

  • September 5, 2026
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My coworker found these in the Program Files folder ( Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects [Version]\Support Files ). We were hearing them and wondering where they’re used. I have found no mentions of them anywhere. Are they just an easter egg or something left by the devs?

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    Nishu Kushwaha
    Community Manager
    Nishu KushwahaCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    September 7, 2026

    Nice find! Honestly, I wasn't aware of this one either. Love that ShiveringCactus surfaced it. Learning something new about the app I work with every day. AE clearly has a bit of a tradition with hidden Easter eggs like this.

    Enjoy the discovery!

     

    Thanks,

    Nishu

    ShiveringCactus
    Community Expert
    ShiveringCactusCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 6, 2026

    Ah, you’ve found some easter egg files.  I learned about them when researching my video on the history of After Effects.

    If you activate a setting in rotobrush, the samurai sound effect plays.  I’m trying to find my links to the article, I found, but this one backs up what I’m saying at least:

    https://www.provideocoalition.com/easter-eggs-in-after-effects/

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