What It Does
Color Wiggle generates animated color variations in After Effects using gradient-based controls instead of traditional expression math. Previously sold for $29, the plugin is now completely free from Rowbyte.
Key Features
Gradient-based color selection. Set your wiggle colors visually on a gradient interface rather than typing hex values or RGB numbers. The approach makes color choices faster and more intuitive.
Real-time preview. See color changes as you adjust parameters, eliminating the need for constant RAM previews during setup.
Loop option. Enable seamless color wiggle loops for backgrounds or recurring elements that need to cycle continuously.
Alpha preservation. When applied to transparent layers, the plugin retains the original alpha channel instead of introducing unwanted opacity changes.
Output linking. Connect the color wiggle effect to other effects in your layer stack, useful for driving color corrections or stylistic treatments.
Who It’s For
Motion designers working on abstract backgrounds, title sequences, or any project requiring animated color variation. Particularly helpful if you find After Effects’ built-in wiggle expressions cumbersome for color work or need more visual control over the color range.
Pricing
Free. Download directly from Rowbyte.com. Previously sold for $29 before becoming a free release.
Compatible with After Effects CS6 through CC 2019. Last updated December 2016.