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After Effects extension

8BIT Plugin

Every effect, shake and transition on one After Effects panel. Select a layer, pick a preset, press once. No menus. No keyframes.

8BIT panel applying effects inside After Effects
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The workflow

Forty minutes of menu-diving. Or one press.

The old way

  • 01Open Effects and Presets
  • 02Dig through six plugin menus
  • 03Keyframe the shake by hand
  • 04Tweak, undo, tweak again
  • 0540 minutes. One transition.

With 8BIT

  1. 01Select a layer
  2. 02Pick a preset
  3. 03Press apply
Press it

Applied. Fully editable, nothing destructive.

Select a layer. Pick a preset. Press once. That is the whole workflow.

In action

Real panel. Real speed.

Presets previewed and applied in seconds, captured straight from the panel.

Effects

Effects

Pro-grade looks applied to any selected layer in one press. Every parameter stays editable after apply.

Shakes

Shakes

Handheld energy, impacts and cinematic movement without touching a single keyframe.

Transitions

Transitions

Clean, fast cut transitions that used to take an evening of setup. Now one press.

Requirements

Built on the industry stack.

Straight up: 8BIT is a control panel, not a magic box. Its presets drive industry plugins you need installed for full power, the same stack pro editors already run. If that is your setup, 8BIT turns seven plugins into one press.

Sapphire

Boris FX. Drives the heaviest looks in the library.

Continuum (BCC)

Boris FX. Core effects engine behind the warps.

Signal

Red Giant. Analog interference and CRT breakdowns.

Magic Bullet Looks

Red Giant. Color and finishing presets.

Universe

Red Giant. Motion and glow utilities.

Twitch

Video Copilot. Powers the impact hits.

Deep Glow

Plugin Everything. Physically accurate glow.

What's included

Everything in the download.

  • Native AE extension

    Custom CEP panel that docks straight into your After Effects workspace and stays there.

  • Full preset library

    Effects, shakes and transitions, organized and searchable from one panel.

  • Commercial license

    Client work, monetized videos, paid campaigns. All covered.

  • Lifetime free updates

    New presets and refinements land in your panel at no extra cost, forever.

  • Install guide

    Step by step setup. From download to first applied preset in minutes.

Questions

Before you buy.

Full product description

One Click. Instant Impact.

8BIT Plugin is a custom After Effects extension that puts your most powerful effects, shakes, and transitions on a single panel. Select a layer, pick an effect, apply. No digging through menus, no manual keyframing.

Key Features

  • One-click application of effects, shakes, and transitions
  • Works on any selected layer in After Effects
  • Custom extension panel built into your workspace
  • Instant digital delivery upon purchase
  • Free future updates included

Built For

Motion designers and video editors who want professional results without the manual work. 8BIT Plugin turns complex animations into a single click.

This plugin requires Boris FX Sapphire, BCC, Red Giant Signal, Magic Bullet Looks, Red Giant Universe, Twitch by Video Copilot, and Deep Glow by Plugin Everything.

Is it beginner-friendly?

Yes. If you can select a layer and press a button, you can use 8BIT. No keyframing knowledge required.

What exactly do I get?

A custom After Effects extension panel with our full library of effects, shakes and transitions, plus lifetime updates and an install guide.

Which plugins do I need?

8BIT drives the industry stack: Sapphire, BCC, Red Giant Signal, Magic Bullet Looks, Red Giant Universe, Twitch and Deep Glow. You need them installed for the full library to work.

Can I use it on client work?

Yes. Every purchase includes a commercial license for client projects, monetized videos and paid campaigns.

What about updates?

Free for life. New presets and improvements are added regularly and appear right in your panel.

Do you offer refunds?

Because it is an instant digital download, all sales are final. If anything does not work, message us and we will personally sort it out.

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