Hacksaw is a displacement plugin for Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro that applies randomly generated displacement patterns, with native Apple Silicon support and Multi-Frame Rendering capability.
Developed by MEGAKRUNCH.
About Hacksaw
Hacksaw is a displacement plugin for Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro that transforms footage using randomly generated displacement patterns. Version 1.0.2, released April 15, 2022, added native Apple Silicon support, Multi-Frame Rendering, and compatibility with After Effects and Premiere Pro 2022, while fixing an entry‑point error on some platforms and improving floating‑license handling. The plugin works on After Effects versions from CS6 through 2021 (including CC 2014, 2015, 2015.3, 2017, 2018, 2019) and matching Premiere Pro releases, with added support for 2022 versions. A demo video is available on the developer’s page. The catalog lists the plugin as free, but licensing terms may vary and should be confirmed with the developer.
Features
- Displacement effect applied to footage
- Randomly generated displacement patterns
- Works in both After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Native Apple Silicon support
- Multi-Frame Rendering (MFR) support
- Compatibility with After Effects and Premiere Pro 2022
Best for
Applying randomly generated displacement patterns to footage in both After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects and Premiere Pro versions does Hacksaw support?
Hacksaw supports After Effects versions from CS6 through 2021, including CC 2014, 2015, 2015.3, 2017, 2018, 2019, and it also supports After Effects 2022. Premiere Pro support matches, covering CS6 through 2021 and Premiere Pro 2022.
Does Hacksaw run natively on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native Apple Silicon support was introduced in version 1.0.2, released April 15, 2022.
Is Hacksaw free to use?
The catalog lists Hacksaw as free, but the 1.0.2 update notes handling of floating licenses and online validation, so activation may involve licensing steps. Verify current terms on the developer’s page.
Does Hacksaw work in Premiere Pro as well as After Effects?
Hacksaw is built for both After Effects and Premiere Pro, providing the same displacement effect in either host across the supported versions.
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