Interlaced Glitch is a free After Effects plugin that simulates authentic interlacing, scanlines, and motion irregularities of analog and early‑digital video, offering extensive parameter controls and Multi‑Frame Rendering support for versions 2022‑2026.
Developed by Benzostudio.
About Interlaced Glitch
Interlaced Glitch, developed by Benzostudio, reproduces the visual characteristics of footage captured on legacy analog and early digital cameras. The effect includes genuine interlacing, scanlines, and motion imperfections, allowing users to craft retro aesthetics ranging from early‑2000s camcorder styles to softened, lo‑fi visuals. The plugin provides complete control over each parameter, letting creators move beyond preset limits. It is optimized for modern workflows, fully compatible with After Effects’ Multi‑Frame Rendering for faster rendering. Supported host versions are Adobe After Effects 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. A demonstration video is available on the developer’s site to illustrate the result.
Features
- Recreates real interlacing, scanlines and motion imperfections inspired by analog and early digital video cameras
- Nostalgic retro aesthetic ranging from early 2000s camcorders to soft, time-worn lo-fi visuals
- Full creative control to precisely adjust every aspect of the effect beyond preset limitations
- Compatible with Multi-Frame Rendering (MFR) for fast, efficient performance in After Effects
- Supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022
Best for
After Effects artists seeking a realistic analog or early‑digital video look with customizable interlacing and scanline effects.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Interlaced Glitch support?
Interlaced Glitch is compatible with Adobe After Effects 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Does Interlaced Glitch work with Multi-Frame Rendering?
Yes, the plugin is optimized for Multi‑Frame Rendering and works with it in supported After Effects versions.
How much control does Interlaced Glitch give over the effect?
The plugin offers full creative control, allowing precise adjustment of interlacing strength, scanline density, motion irregularities, and other parameters to shape a custom retro look.
Is Interlaced Glitch free to use?
The catalog lists Interlaced Glitch as free, but licensing terms can change; verify the current price and license on the developer’s page before downloading.
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