AEJuice Sandstorm Effect creates a blowing sand effect from a still photo inside After Effects, offering controls for particle count, turbulence, and distance, and runs without extra plugins or third‑party tools.
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About AEJuice Sandstorm Effect
AEJuice Sandstorm Effect converts a static image into a detailed blowing sand animation within Adobe After Effects. Users start with their own photos and generate the effect in a few clicks, all while staying inside the After Effects environment. Adjustable parameters include particle count, turbulence level, and particle distance, allowing extensive customization. The effect does not require any additional plugins, pre‑renders, or external applications. It supports Adobe After Effects CC 2015 through CC 2024 or higher on Windows 10 and macOS 10.14 and later, including Apple Silicon (M1, M2). Older versions such as After Effects CS6, CC 12, and CC 2014 are usable via a provided project file without the plugin. The catalog entry was last updated on March 18, 2024, and a demo video is available.
Features
- Blowing, billowing sand effect generated from a still photo
- Control over the number of particles
- Adjustable turbulence
- Adjustable particle distance
- Runs without additional plugins, pre-renders, or third-party apps
- Supports Adobe After Effects CC 2015 through CC 2024 or higher on Windows and Mac, including M1 and M2
Best for
Adding a customizable sand effect to photos directly inside After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
Does AEJuice Sandstorm Effect work with After Effects CC 2024?
Yes. AEJuice Sandstorm Effect supports Adobe After Effects CC 2015 through CC 2024 or higher, so it works with CC 2024.
Does AEJuice Sandstorm Effect run on Mac M1 and M2?
Yes. The effect runs on macOS 10.14 or newer and explicitly lists support for Apple Silicon M1 and M2 machines.
Does AEJuice Sandstorm Effect work with After Effects CS6 or CC 2014?
The plugin itself supports CC 2015 and newer, but a project file is provided for After Effects CS6, CC 12, and CC 2014, allowing use on those older versions without the plugin.
Does AEJuice Sandstorm Effect need any third-party plugins?
No. The effect creates the sand animation entirely within After Effects and does not depend on any third‑party plugins, pre‑renders, or external applications.
Is AEJuice Sandstorm Effect free?
The catalog lists the effect as free, though licensing terms may change; check the developer’s page for any current pricing or usage conditions.
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