YY_ShockRing is a free After Effects plugin that creates customizable rings with controls for radius, thickness, feathering, opacity, color and blend modes, useful for shockwaves, motion graphics and other ring‑based effects.
Developed by Andrew Yang.
About YY_ShockRing
YY_ShockRing, developed by Andrew Yang, is an After Effects plugin for generating rings. It provides controls for the ring’s center point, radius, expansion (thickness), feather (edge softness) and opacity. Two color slots let you set inner and outer tones, with an optional smooth interpolation. A scatter parameter adds noise on CS5 and later. Blend modes include None, Normal, Add, Multiply and Multiply+Alpha. Version 2.1 added Multi‑Frame Rendering, native Apple Silicon support and performance improvements. Compatibility covers After Effects 2024 back through CS4, spanning both recent CC releases and legacy versions.
Features
- Ring controls for center point, radius, expansion (thickness), feather (outer-edge softness) and opacity
- Two color settings — Color 1 near the outside, Color 2 near the inside
- Blend modes: None (transparent), Normal (over background), Add, plus Stencil Multiply and Multiply+Alpha
- Scatter parameter adds noise to the ring (CS5 and later)
- Smooth interpolation as an alternative to linear blending
- Multi-Frame Rendering (MFR) and native Apple Silicon support
Best for
Creating shockwaves, motion‑graphics elements, or any visual effect that requires custom ring shapes within After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
Does YY_ShockRing work with After Effects 2024?
Yes. YY_ShockRing lists compatibility with After Effects 2024, as well as versions back to CS4.
Does YY_ShockRing support Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native Apple Silicon support was added in version 2.1, allowing the plugin to run on M1/M2 Macs without translation.
Is YY_ShockRing free to download?
The catalog lists YY_ShockRing as free to download, though users should review the developer’s licensing page for any conditions.
Does the Scatter parameter work in older After Effects versions?
The Scatter parameter is available only on CS5 and later; it is not present in CS4 or earlier versions.
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