Cyclops 3 renders behind-the-scenes views of After Effects compositions, showing null layers, motion paths, and bounding boxes. It offers standard, wireframe, greenscreen, and bluescreen outputs for social media or project case studies.
Developed by Kyle Martinez.
About Cyclops 3
Cyclops 3 creates behind-the-scenes renders of After Effects animations, capturing null layers, motion paths, and layer bounding boxes. Users can render either the composition alone or the full After Effects application window. Output formats include standard, wireframe, greenscreen, and bluescreen, with the chroma-key options able to simulate an alpha channel. The plugin runs on macOS and Windows and supports After Effects CC 2019 through 2025, including Apple Silicon on macOS. A trial version is provided, limited to one‑second renders for testing before purchasing a full license. Recent updates focus on bug fixes and performance improvements.
Features
- Render just the composition or the entire After Effects application window
- Standard, wireframe, greenscreen, and bluescreen render types
- Greenscreen and bluescreen renders can simulate an alpha channel
- Available for both macOS and Windows, with Apple Silicon support
- Compatible with After Effects CC 2019 through 2025
Best for
After Effects artists who need to generate shareable behind-the-scenes renders of null layers, motion paths, and bounding boxes for social media or project documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Cyclops 3 support?
Cyclops 3 supports After Effects CC 2019 and later, including the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 releases.
Does Cyclops 3 work on macOS and Windows?
Yes, Cyclops 3 is available for both macOS and Windows, and a recent update adds Apple Silicon support for Mac systems.
What render types does Cyclops 3 offer?
The plugin provides four render types: standard, wireframe, greenscreen, and bluescreen, with the greenscreen and bluescreen options capable of simulating an alpha channel.
What are the limits of the Cyclops 3 trial version?
The trial version limits renders to one second in length, allowing users to evaluate functionality before acquiring a full license.
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