Gradient 8

Primary Keyphrase: gradient plugin

Description:
Download Gradient8 for After Effects, a powerful gradient plugin that gives you unprecedented control over color transitions with up to 8 individual control points . Create stunning, complex gradients for motion graphics, UI animations, data visualizations, and cinematic color grading—all with an intuitive, non-destructive workflow .

Gradient8 revolutionizes how you create gradients in After Effects by letting you place and manipulate multiple control points directly on your layer. Each point offers independent control over color, radius, and interpolation strength, allowing you to craft everything from smooth, subtle transitions to complex, multi-color blends that would be tedious to create with native tools . The plugin features GPU acceleration for smooth real-time performance and seamless integration into your existing workflow .

Key Features of Gradient8:

• 8-Point Control: Place up to 8 individual control points on your layer, each with independent color, radius, and interpolation settings for unlimited gradient complexity
• Multiple Color Spaces: Choose from RGB, HSV, or OKLCH color spaces for precise color control and accurate transitions
• Dual Blend Methods: Select between Smooth or Gaussian blend modes to achieve exactly the right transition quality for your project
• Animatable Noise: Add and animate noise parameters to create dynamic, evolving gradient effects with keyframe control
• Adjustable Interpolation: Fine-tune interpolation strength between points for custom transition curves
• Point Radius Control: Set individual radius for each point to control how far its color influence extends
• Simple, Minimal UI: Clean, intuitive interface that doesn’t clutter your workspace
• Non-Destructive Workflow: All adjustments remain editable, giving you complete creative freedom throughout your project
• GPU Accelerated: Smooth real-time performance even with complex multi-point gradients

Version History:

• v1.4 – Latest version included in AEscripts plugin bundles
• v1.2 – Fixed code signing error on macOS for improved stability

Perfect For:

• Motion graphics artists creating dynamic background gradients and visual effects
• UI designers crafting smooth, professional interface elements
• Data visualization specialists needing precise color transitions
• Anyone wanting to create complex, multi-color gradients without tedious manual adjustments
• VFX artists requiring sophisticated color blending for compositing work

System Requirements:

• Adobe After Effects 2021 through 2025 (Windows)
• Adobe After Effects (macOS support available, v1.2+ fixes code signing issues)
• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB+ recommended)
• 25MB available disk space
• Enable “Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network” in Preferences > Scripting & Expressions

Installation:
Copy Gradient8.aex to your After Effects Plug-ins folder:

• Windows: Adobe After Effects [version]\Support Files\Plug-ins
• Mac: /Applications/Adobe After Effects [version]/Plug-ins/

Note: Version 1.4 is included in the AEscripts 2025 plugin bundle collection .

Gradient effect controlled by multiple points

Control the gradient with multiple points

Features

• Generate gradients with up to 8 points.
• Set the radius for each point.
• Adjust the interpolation strength.
• Choose from RGB, HSV, or OKLCH color spaces.
• Select Smooth or Gaussian blend methods.
• Add animatable noise.
• Enjoy a simple, minimal UI.

Only Gradient8 is used.

Up to 8-Point Gradients

Set the color, position, and radius for 2 to 8 points.

Control the radius to create the gradient the way you want.

Powerful color interpolation

Adjust interpolation strength

Color spaces to choose from: RGB, HSV, and OKLCH.RGB: Simple and easy to work with, suitable for a wide range of uses.
HSV: Smooth hue transitions make it ideal for colorful and expressive gradients.
OKLCH: Perceptually uniform interpolation enables natural and visually consistent color blends.

Interpolation methods to choose from: Smooth Blend and Gaussian Blend.Smooth Blend: Creates gentle and balanced transitions between points.
Gaussian Blend: Produces soft, focus-like gradients with a natural falloff.

Animatable noise for dynamic gradients.

Adjust noise strength, density, and evolution.

Simple UI

Uodate

Version 1.4 now supports 16/32-bit.

Tutorial Video

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