Power Sphere is a free After Effects plugin that creates 3D spheres with power controls, offering elliptic distortion, unfolding, rich shading, self‑shadowing, reflections, depth of field, and integration with composition lights and cameras.
Developed by CROSSPHERE .Koizumi.
About Power Sphere
Power Sphere is a 3D sphere plugin for Adobe After Effects built around a set of power controls for shaping and rendering a sphere. It supports elliptic distortion, unfolding, rich shading with self‑shadowing, and reflections. The plugin adds depth of field and can interact with comp lights and cameras, allowing the sphere to blend into a scene. Earlier releases introduced slide texture and depth composite functions. Version 1.1.9 (May 6 2022) fixed compatibility with Apple M1 machines and updated the licensing system. The developer lists compatibility from After Effects CS6 through version 2026, covering both legacy and recent releases. A demo video is provided on the developer’s site.
Features
- Elliptic distortion of the sphere
- Unfolding
- Rich shading with self shadowing
- Reflections
- Depth of field (DOF)
- Works with comp lights and camera
Best for
After Effects artists who need to create 3D sphere elements with advanced shading, self‑shadowing, reflections and depth‑of‑field effects.
Frequently asked questions
Does Power Sphere work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. Power Sphere lists compatibility with After Effects versions from CS6 through 2026, so it should work with After Effects 2026, pending confirmation of any specific build requirements on the developer’s page.
Does Power Sphere run on Apple M1 Macs?
Yes. Support for Apple Silicon was added in version 1.1.8, with an additional fix for M1 machines in version 1.1.9. Use the latest version for optimal performance on M1 Macs.
Is Power Sphere free?
The catalog marks Power Sphere as free, but the plugin’s licensing terms have changed in past updates. Verify the current licensing details on the developer’s page before downloading.
What’s new in Power Sphere 1.1.9?
Version 1.1.9 (released May 6 2022) introduced a fix for Apple M1 machines and updated the license system. Earlier 1.1.8 added Apple M1 compatibility and After Effects 2022 support.
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