What It Does
FractalMapper generates fractal patterns from your footage or images in After Effects. The plugin maps layers to mathematical fractals (Mandelbrot and Julia sets) and creates kaleidoscopic effects. Its signature feature is the morph control, which lets you interpolate between your source image and the fractal pattern, useful for transitions that evolve from normal footage into abstract geometric designs.
Key Features
GPU Acceleration. Uses your graphics card for real-time rendering, making fractal exploration and iteration fast enough for practical use.
Morph Control. Interpolates between the source image and fractal pattern. Dial in the exact balance you need, from subtle distortion to full fractal transformation.
Fractal Types. Supports Mandelbrot and Julia fractals (both real and imaginary) with adjustable Power of Z parameter for variation.
Edge Repeat. Turns the fractal mapper into a kaleidoscopic filter by tiling edge pixels.
Number of Passes. Recursive processing that feeds the output back into itself. Each pass adds complexity, useful for glitchy, layered effects.
Transformation Controls. Independent control over both the fractal and source image transformations within the effect.
Colorization. Full hue, saturation, brightness, and opacity controls for the fractal output.
Who It’s For
Motion designers creating abstract visuals or psychedelic transitions. VFX artists needing mathematically precise patterns. Anyone looking to add glitchy, geometric distortion to footage without manual masking.
Pricing
FractalMapper uses a pay-what-you-want model. You set your own price, with the developer suggesting a range. A trial version is available. Compatible with After Effects CC 2014 through 2021.