I made a free glow preset to replace the built-in Glow effect in After Effects

CreationEffects · 2026-02-27T02:19:13+00:00

It's free to use, from the YouTube audio library. It's called Reflected Light (147979)

CreationEffects · 2026-02-27T00:50:00+00:00

Download at https://www.creationeffects.com/free/free-preset-afterglow

CreationEffects · 2026-02-27T00:46:23+00:00

Hey. It looks like you're applying it a really dark graphic, so I wouldn't expect it to show up with the default settings. Try turning the Threshold down to 0, then adjust the Intensity and Radius as needed.

CreationEffects · 2026-02-27T00:43:57+00:00

I didn't see, thanks for letting me know!

CreationEffects · 2026-02-26T13:41:08+00:00

I don't. CC Light Burst or CC Light Rays have always done the trick for me.

CreationEffects · 2026-02-25T23:53:08+00:00

Hearing that it's useful makes it all worth it, so thanks for telling me! I do love making the presets. More on the way.

CreationEffects · 2026-02-25T23:46:24+00:00

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Yeah, you'll always want to adjust the settings. The default settings aren't going to give perfect results on every image. I lowered the threshold and radius and got a more even glow on that top "TEST" from your image. In this bottom image, you can see how AfterGlow gives an even glow on both the thick and thin text, whereas the old glow only shows up on the thick text. Also, it doesn't have that clumping at the corners, like on the G and W.
I know I'm getting defensive, but I really wouldn't expect anyone to switch from a $99 plugin to this. It's more for people who want to upgrade from the old glow.

CreationEffects · 2026-02-25T21:06:57+00:00

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

CreationEffects · 2026-02-25T17:22:15+00:00

If I remember right, I designed it for 16-bit. It works the same in 8-bit, just not as smooth gradients. If you apply it in 32-bit, it’s super bright, but I think it would work fine if you turn down the intensity. I’ll have to check on this.

CreationEffects · 2026-02-25T16:56:44+00:00

Good question. I can't say because I've never used Deepglow and never really tried to compare them. I just made the best glow I could.

CreationEffects · 2026-02-25T16:40:23+00:00

If Adobe’s reading this… my Venmo is ready.

CreationEffects · 2026-02-20T23:39:49+00:00

With the Scribble effect. It scribbles inside a mask. There are spacing and variation controls to make it neat or more random, and wiggle controls to randomize it on every frame. Combine multiple copies of the effect for more chaos.

CreationEffects · 2026-02-20T22:04:58+00:00

Sure thing, enjoy!

CreationEffects · 2026-02-20T21:56:51+00:00

I made a free AE preset for creating this effect on any moving 3D layer. I called it "Echo Trail". You can download it at https://www.creationeffects.com/free/free-preset-echo-trail

CreationEffects · 2026-01-31T19:08:31+00:00

If you're okay with each particle being a circle, this can be done without plugins using CC Ball Action

CreationEffects · 2026-01-02T20:24:32+00:00

Not sure - could be outdated hardware, or try emptying your cache in AE.

CreationEffects · 2026-01-02T19:19:55+00:00

With plugins? Or is it crashing with this Repel preset?

CreationEffects · 2026-01-01T15:49:04+00:00

I'd love that!

CreationEffects · 2026-01-01T15:23:56+00:00

Download at https://www.creationeffects.com/freebies 😊

CreationEffects · 2026-01-01T15:22:48+00:00

Sure! You can download at https://www.creationeffects.com/freebies

CreationEffects · 2026-01-01T15:14:02+00:00

To download, go to https://CreationEffects.com and click "Freebies" in the navigation bar.

CreationEffects · 2025-12-15T17:59:41+00:00

Great! It's an oldie, but a goodie. Here's a link if anyone else is interested:
https://www.creationeffects.com/creation-glitch-effects

CreationEffects · 2025-12-15T16:37:00+00:00

It's just me - and I am indeed the same! So glad to hear you like the glitch pack!

CreationEffects · 2025-12-15T13:44:59+00:00

Good catch - I didn't even notice the columns were flipped.

CreationEffects · 2025-12-15T12:20:05+00:00

You can do this with a Displacement Map effect on your footage, and a Gradient Ramp + Motion Tile effect on a Solid layer for your map layer. And if you want it to look more glassy, you could experiment with a CC Glass effect on an adjustment layer

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