Pixel Pusher is a free After Effects template that creates abstract animations from a set of small balls. It includes 41 presets, slider controls, and optional effects, with HD and 4K project files, and works on PC and Mac without additional plugins.
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About Creation Effects: Pixel Pusher
Pixel Pusher is a template for Adobe After Effects that constructs designs and animations from a limited number of small balls. It offers 41 design presets, each customizable via slider controls and optional effects, with detailed instructions included. Separate project files are provided in HD (1920×1080) and 4K (4096×2048), and other resolutions can be achieved by adjusting composition settings. The template is compatible with After Effects version 17.0 (2020) and later, runs on both PCs and Macs, and requires no extra plugins. It is universalized to operate in any language version of After Effects. The tool focuses on abstract, ball‑based visuals and does not generate continuous particles or allow individual ball manipulation for precise shapes.
Features
- 41 design presets featuring unique animations, including all animations from the demo video
- Presets customizable with slider controls, with detailed instructions throughout the template
- Multiple optional effects per preset that can be unhidden to create new looks
- Separate project files in HD (1920×1080) and 4K (4096×2048)
- Universalized to run in After Effects in any language
- Includes a video tutorial and a Presets Preview.pdf for browsing each preset
Best for
Creating abstract designs and animations, or applying ball‑based effects to footage within After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
Does Creation Effects: Pixel Pusher work with After Effects 2020?
Yes. Pixel Pusher works with Adobe After Effects version 17.0 (2020) and all later versions on both PCs and Macs, without requiring additional plugins.
Do I need to install Creation Effects: Pixel Pusher?
No installation is needed. Pixel Pusher is delivered as an After Effects project template that you open and customize directly within the application.
Can Creation Effects: Pixel Pusher form specific 3D shapes or solid wireframe landscapes?
No. The template builds visuals from a fixed set of small balls and does not allow individual ball placement to form specific 3D shapes or solid wireframe landscapes.
Is Creation Effects: Pixel Pusher free to use commercially?
The catalog lists Pixel Pusher as free, but you should verify the developer’s current licensing terms for commercial use. The animations you create can be used commercially, though redistribution of the original project files is prohibited.
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