Topograph is an After Effects effect that adds elevation maps and topography to footage, allowing both animation and single‑frame design with interactive feedback.
Developed by Pixel Sorter Studio.
About Topograph
Topograph is an effect for Adobe After Effects that converts source footage into elevation‑map and topographic visualizations. It supports two workflows: animating over time and designing on a single frame with interactive feedback. The plugin runs on After Effects versions from CC 2015 through 2025 and matches Media Encoder support for the same releases. Version 1.0.4 (December 12, 2022) added native support for Apple Silicon (M1) Macs. Earlier updates addressed licensing issues for networked installations. A demo video is provided by the developer. The catalog lists the plugin as free, but licensing details should be verified on the developer’s aescripts page before downloading.
Features
- Brings elevation maps and topography into After Effects as an effect applied to footage
- Creates designs and animations from source footage
- Two ways to work: animating, or designing on a single frame with interactive feedback
- Compatible with After Effects from CC 2015 through 2025, with matching Media Encoder versions
- Mac M1 support added in version 1.0.4
- Demo video available
Best for
After Effects users who need to generate topographic visual effects from footage, whether for animated sequences or single‑frame design work.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Topograph support?
Topograph works with After Effects CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020‑2025 releases, as well as matching Media Encoder versions.
Does Topograph work on Apple M1 Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple M1 Macs was added in version 1.0.4 released on December 12, 2022.
Is Topograph free to download?
The catalog lists Topograph as free, but users should check the developer’s aescripts page for the current licensing terms before downloading.
Can Topograph be used for both animation and still design?
Topograph supports both animation and still‑frame design; it offers an animating mode and a single‑frame interactive mode for design work.
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