HydroChrome is a GPU‑based effect for After Effects and Premiere Pro that creates abstract flowing backgrounds and chromifies footage. It renders live inside both applications and runs on macOS and Windows systems.
Developed by Vincent Raineri.
About HydroChrome
HydroChrome is a GPU effect for After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Media Encoder developed by Vincent Raineri. It enables the creation of abstract flowing backgrounds or the chromification of footage, rendering live within the host applications. The plugin supports After Effects and Premiere Pro versions from 2022 through 2026 on both macOS and Windows. GPU compatibility includes older cards such as the GTX 1050 and 1080 as well as newer RTX 50x series, with updates addressing logging and animation behavior. The current release, version 1.1.3, resolves prior logging issues and maintains live‑render performance across supported hosts.
Features
- Creates abstract flowing backgrounds
- Chromifies footage
- GPU effect that renders live in After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Available on Mac and Windows
- Animation loops at every “Time offset” cycle
- Runs on GPUs including GTX 1050, 1080 and RTX 50x series
Best for
Creating abstract flowing backgrounds or chromifying footage within After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects and Premiere Pro versions does HydroChrome support?
HydroChrome works with After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Media Encoder versions 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Does HydroChrome work on Mac and Windows?
The plugin is available for both macOS and Windows platforms.
Does HydroChrome run on older or newer GPUs?
Support includes older GPUs such as the GTX 1050 and 1080, and newer RTX 50x series cards, with updates addressing compatibility for both ranges.
Is HydroChrome free?
HydroChrome is listed as free in this catalog; check the developer’s page for the latest licensing terms.
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