What It Does
Slitscan applies a classic slit-scan video effect by scanning thin vertical or horizontal slices across your footage over time. This creates distorted, time-shifted visuals where different parts of the image show different moments, producing that distinctive warped motion effect seen in experimental films and music videos. The plugin uses expression-driven masks that you can fine-tune and animate to control exactly how the scan progresses.
Key Features
Native plugin implementation. Runs directly in After Effects and Premiere Pro without requiring external scripts or workarounds. The effect generates in real-time as you adjust parameters.
Expression-driven masks. Built-in masks use expressions to control the scan area, giving you precise control over which parts of your footage get scanned and when. You can animate these masks to create custom scan patterns.
Customizable scan direction. Switch between vertical and horizontal scanning, or animate the direction mid-effect to create complex distortions.
Who It’s For
Motion designers looking to add experimental visual effects to music videos, title sequences, or abstract motion pieces. The effect works particularly well for creating retro-futuristic looks or psychedelic transitions. Also useful for anyone needing to distort time in creative ways without setting up complex displacement workflows.
Pricing
Slitscan uses a pay-what-you-want model with a suggested minimum of $19.99. Individual users can choose their own price, while businesses and teams must pay the suggested amount to receive a valid license. This is a one-time purchase with a single user license that allows installation on up to two computers not used simultaneously.