About Datamosh

Datamosh 2, created by Plugin Play, is a glitch‑art plugin for After Effects that manipulates video compression to produce datamosh effects. The current release includes more than 60 moshing algorithms, two separate moshing engines, and a claimed 16× increase in precision over the original version. Users set mosh markers on the timeline to define where effects occur, and can combine markers for layered results. Features include rebuilt I‑frame deletion for frame removal, motion hijacking, and motion swapping from marked areas. Mosh Maps let users place a map marker and use greyscale values to control intensity across regions, while additional parameters such as Intensity, Acceleration, Blend, and Threshold provide fine‑tuned control. The plugin lists compatibility with After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, and Creative Cloud versions 2022 through 2019.

Features

• 60+ moshing algorithms, with two moshing engines and 16x more precision than the original
• Modular marker workflow for setting where moshing happens and combining multiple mosh markers
• Remove frames via rebuilt I-frame deletion, plus hijack motion controls
• Swap motion from marked areas elsewhere in the timeline
• Mosh Maps that use grey-scale values to control mosh intensity regions
• Parameters for Intensity, Acceleration, Blend, and Threshold

Best for

Motion designers and video artists who need detailed, marker‑driven control over datamoshing and glitch effects in After Effects.