Glasswork is a GPU‑rendered filter for After Effects and Premiere Pro that adds frosty or distorted glass looks using four built‑in patterns and adjustable size, angle, and frostiness settings.
Developed by Pixel Sorter Studio.
About Glasswork
Glasswork is a video filter for Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro that renders glass‑style effects on the GPU. Developed by Gabriel Grenier and Vincent Raineri, it offers four pattern choices—Stripes, ZigZag, Rhombuses, and Waves—and lets users control size, angle, and frostiness to tailor the look. The plugin is compatible with After Effects 2022‑2025, Premiere Pro 2022‑2025, and Media Encoder 2021‑2025 on Windows and macOS, supporting both Intel and Apple Silicon CPUs. It requires OpenGL 3.3 or higher and will not operate on headless machines. The tool is listed as free, though licensing terms may be updated by the developer.
Features
- GPU rendering for glass effects
- Frosty or distorted glass looks applied over footage
- Four patterns: Stripes, ZigZag, Rhombuses, and Waves
- Adjustable size, angle, and frostiness settings
- Interface with a set of controls over the result
- Support for After Effects, Premiere, and Media Encoder on Windows and Mac (Intel and Apple Silicon)
Best for
Motion designers and video editors who need quick, GPU‑accelerated glass effects inside After Effects or Premiere Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Does Glasswork work with After Effects 2022?
Yes. Glasswork supports After Effects versions 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, so it works with After Effects 2022.
Does Glasswork run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The plugin runs on macOS computers with either Intel or Apple Silicon processors, provided the system meets the OpenGL 3.3+ requirement and has a display attached.
Which glass patterns does Glasswork include?
Glasswork includes four built‑in patterns: Stripes, ZigZag, Rhombuses, and Waves. Each pattern can be further adjusted with size, angle, and frostiness controls.
Is Glasswork free?
The catalog lists Glasswork as free, but pricing and licensing may change, so checking the developer’s page for the current terms is recommended.
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