150. Color Vibrance Plug-in V1.0.6
• Free Plug-in to create intense hot colorization in AE
• Includes mattes options for generating Alpha Channel
Posted on May 28, 2014
1,388,018
Comments
160 Comments
TUTORIAL NOTES:
COMPATIBILITY:
New MacOS Catalina Support
Install latest version of Mac plug-in!

After Effects CS5, CS6 & CC, CC 2014 & 2015
PC & Mac (OSX 10.7+)
Having trouble viewing this tutorial via YouTube?
Click Here To Watch on Video Copilot
160 Comments
JosefineVFX
4 years ago
i have downloaded it to my pc but i dont know what to do else it has no way to easley atatch it self to after effects
Sowmini
4 years ago
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WIIH MACBOOK! WERE YOU ABLE TO FIX IT?
Sowmini
4 years ago
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

I did it!! Here is the link: https://www.videocopilot.net/assets/public/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Install Guides/VC_Color_Vibrance_Installation.pdf
I placed both .aex file and .plugin file inside plugin folder. quit and reopened AE. It works now
SEAN
4 years ago
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

Copy the Plugin to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects 2020\Support Files\Plug-ins\VideoCopilot
Ping
5 years ago
Thank you very much! This is great!
Mr Monge
5 years ago
Works perfectly in After 2020
Lawrence
3 years ago
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

How did you install it?
McKinley
5 years ago
Mine doesn't work on 2019 mac someone please help
farabi
5 years ago
error when i open the plugin,it goes to explorer website crash for this plugin
Ben
5 years ago
Thanks so much for the great work in creating this plugin, it is amazing
Luke Taylor
5 years ago
I can't get this plug-in to work in 2020 new version of after effects...
spevilgenius
5 years ago
Same for me!!
farabi
5 years ago
same dude
VEER SRIVASTAVA
5 years ago
same here
unifoxfaming
5 years ago
You need to go to program file > adobe > adobe 2020 > support file > plug-ins and paste the extracted file in there
Not happy
4 years ago
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

Mac Big Sur OS... not working here either..
dalvin matunga
5 years ago
amezing
Edgar Bravo
5 years ago
For the guys that says not working just copy the whole "VCColorVibrance_1.0.6" as it is in your After Effects > Support Files\Plug-ins folder and it works beautifully, thks a lot Andrew you are the best!!
B Johnson
5 years ago
I keep getting an error. Unsupported file type when trying to open in Ae. It defaults to Pr. What do I need to do in order to fix this? Thank you!
Mary Koszycki
5 years ago
Why is this only allowing me to open in Premiere...?
B Johnson
5 years ago
Did you find a solution? I never got a response.
Paul Curtiss
5 years ago
Same for me, only opens in Premiere.
Nes
5 years ago
thank you sir!
Keith Apland
6 years ago
Also having problems here, Using AE 2019. Does not show up after putting in plugins folder.
Tubcentro
6 years ago
Merci beaucoup
jason
6 years ago
any plans to update this plugin for latest AE?
Alex
6 years ago
Does this not work CC2019 Mac? I'm only finding windows tutorials. Tried putting it in the plugin folder in Applications, but it's not showing up
Shotaro
6 years ago
Thank you
Avenue De La Retraite Tranquille Chapu Monique
6 years ago
Merci a vous
samuel wandabwa
6 years ago
thank you
Pravin
6 years ago
Thank you
daryion mobley
6 years ago
how to install on adobe after effects on Mac 2018 and higher
Hilton Henstock
6 years ago
I really want to use this for your Sci-Fi weapon tutorial but it isn't compatible with CC 2018, please send me an updated version if their is one.
Robin M
6 years ago
You need to look at ALL your plug-ins as most don't download for Windows.
Jonathan
6 years ago
Not sure if update is needed for new version of after effects but mine isn't working I am on the latest version of AE 16.1
messay
6 years ago
i like all of them
Juan
6 years ago
Hello all,
I am having the following issue with Color Vibrance Plug-in if anyone can please solve this, I get the following error

After Effects error: opening resource file "Vibrance.aex". (3 :: 54)

I am on the latest ae

thank you
Jonathan
6 years ago
It goes in the plugin file if you have any video copilot plugins already just put it in there
Anjana
6 years ago
Thanks its good
Justin Sanchez
6 years ago
Great plugin
Larry
6 years ago
Thank you so much...
Kasey Flynn
6 years ago
Hey man! where do i put the colorvibrance.aex file?
dennis
7 years ago
do it work on a mac?
kimjay
7 years ago
So Cool.
Shivansh Budakoti
7 years ago
How to make the colorized circle in after effect as in the thumbnail, the Only question is about the color, not the audio spectrum
Shivansh Budakoti
7 years ago
How to achieve the RGB circle look as in the thumbnail
Andrea
7 years ago
Sorry I have update my Adobe CC2019 and the plugin give a error and doesn't work anymore.
Some advice?
Eddy
7 years ago
You tread a dangerous game using cc2019 already. Consider letting a few months go by to let all the developers behind your plug-ins update and debugg your tools
vasilymp
7 years ago
excelent. gracias
DIGI FOX
7 years ago
Plugin not downloading. Please fix
Emil
7 years ago
I have been using the Color Vibrance plug-in and it is good.
But when I export it through Adobe Media Encoder CC 2018, the colors from the plug-in don't show up. Can someone please guide me to a solution.
???
7 years ago
thank you very much ^^
rayyan al abdullah
7 years ago
so good year! now how to import tha footage to project. may my 10 god bless u bhaiyya
Ilana
7 years ago
Thank you so much! This looks amazing! I have one question though... How do I install this?
Phong
7 years ago
It's free for you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlqy05Pq8wc
Eternal Dusk Gaming
7 years ago
I have been loving everything here at video copilot and have used their plugins and tutorials for YEARS! Definitely recommend checking out everything they have to offer!
Carlos Sitelmo
7 years ago
Thank you
Sean Morgan
7 years ago
WOW! I just tried and it is sooooo easy to use. Being a newb, I can use all the help I can get. Thank you for this. Love your stuff.
Mark Lang
7 years ago
The work you do here at VC is unreal. And thank you so much. I am in the begining stages of Ae and Pr and others. Amazing simply amazing.
Your girl Dreilyn
7 years ago
make sure to suscribe comment and like
TIMOTHY MUWANGUZI
7 years ago
i rill wnt to learn alot 4rm u coz ur my insipiration to do graphic
Mozart J
7 years ago
Thanks a lot for supporting us!
Your girl dreilyn
7 years ago
How can I put a intro to my YouTube channel???
kristi
8 years ago
I'm having issues installing this plugin in AE CC. Do you have step by step instructions for how to install it?
Minh
7 years ago
I have the same problem. Is it for MacOS only?
yorleida cortes flores
8 years ago
me quiero inscribir para una pelicula
Tarunnishad
8 years ago
Your videos is so cool i also want to try on my laptop for my assignment.
ZeyadHack
8 years ago
i like plugins
Alysh
8 years ago
One of the Bests From Video Copilot
David
8 years ago
Hey Andrew, love your work.
I am excited about growing my AF skills, and you have been instrumental in that matter...

Great teaching style, I learn a lot with each tutorial...

I'm having some challenges with your VC Color plugin, install here's what's happening:

http://youtu.be/2lZJKSmopsc?hd=1

Thanks guys much appreciated, everything your doing here.
John
8 years ago
Hey After effecters (Is that even a word?)

Anyway I cant have the plugin to come in my version of after effects (Which is CS5) Could anyone help?

Thanx
lixandro Cordero
8 years ago
as always a life saver!!!
Taj Mohammad
8 years ago
Please provide the plugin for mac (V10.6.8)
Alex
8 years ago
He does! The plugin is free for everyone to download. Just click the red button that says download plugin. The website will recognize what computer you have and download the right file automatically.
Evyatar Shlomo
8 years ago
great gob man!!!!
Artem
8 years ago
Is there any possible way to get this same effect in Photoshop? Quick flames from grayscale images like that (and many other things) would improve workflow there too.
Elina
8 years ago
love your tutorials, but the plugin doesn't work on Aft.Effects CC 2017.
The file only contains vibrance settings without color adjustments. It's kind of disappointing thinking I am in the middle of the shockwave tutorial...
can you please help?
Elina
8 years ago
as it turns out, I restarted the AE and now it's working!
Thank you for the plug-in and all the tutorials!
I admire your work!
cx
8 years ago
hi may i know whether you use mac or pc?
waleed eshag
8 years ago
good effect
xander ross
8 years ago
when i tried to download the plugin it only came up with the project file and resources there was no plugin installer for windows
Wolfe
8 years ago
Maybe try using this method
https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/plug-ins.html
1. extract the zipped folder
2.copy that folder to "Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects 2017\Support Files"
3. the next time you use after effects, the plugin should load.
NeNoLima
8 years ago
Hello, have you found already someone or could it be more vfx partner? I'm from Brazil, trying to produce good videos as yours. my name is NENo... e-mail me nenolima@gmail.com

thanks the opportunity
anonymous
9 years ago
For anyone complaining, this plugin now works perfectly with the latest CC 2017 update.
Scarlett
9 years ago
This plug-in does not seem to work with AE CC 2015.3
LoneSpectre
9 years ago
Seems only "Vibrant" plug-in is the only plug-in in the zip file, No "VC Color Vibrance"
praveen
9 years ago
please provide color vibrance for cs4 32 bit
PARTH
9 years ago
THIS PLUG-IN MOT WORK ON AE 2015.3
Ryleigh
9 years ago
Is there no Windows plug-in for this. I can only seem to get the Mac plug-in.
Old but new
9 years ago
Sadly this doesnt work on AE 2015.3/2015.4.
Nimrod
9 years ago
This now is a huge time saver for me, I appreciate your works
Ben
9 years ago
Will there be an update in the next time ?
merv
9 years ago
does it work on 2015.3 version?...will we get an update for this version?
LuciusDecimus
9 years ago
How I can install the "VC Color Vibrance" in my AE?
Thank you for u comment :3
Just a person
9 years ago
When I download this plug-in then I get a plug-in thats name is just 'vibrance' and it doesnt affect the color at all...
Walter Crawford
9 years ago
I am having the same problem. Has anyone got any help with this issue?
John Cena (UR MOM)
9 years ago
I got bullied by a guy at work today.

and his name is...\

JOHN CENA!!! <CUE JOHN CENA MUSIC>
joe
9 years ago
What a stupid comment.
Sirjac
9 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzJLgld1Is8 this is a sample of my filmmaking, but i'm looking for partners to help me do special effects for my next film... if you are interested, check out sample of my filmmaking first and see if you would like to help me make special effects for my next short film Fantasy.
my Name is SIR JAC.
Kevin
9 years ago
Hey Sirjac! I really liked that clip from your film. It was a touch slow a some points, but each shot was composed very well and the script was pretty well written to. The location was truly beautiful though. I'd like to know more about Fantasy if you're still looking for someone to help with special effects. Contact me at kevin_99@bell.net
Kev
9 years ago
should this to work in CS4 or is this restricted
Merlin
9 years ago
Thanks Andrew, for all your work and generosity.

Thanks for this super useful plug in.

It will be used in Paris France.
Bob
9 years ago
I'm still experiencing a crash when closing AE if I use this plugin. I've verified it is version 1.06. Anyone else?
Leon
9 years ago
I solved an issue with getting this plug in to work. Norton was blocking it. So I just scanned the plug in and Norton was saying it is not safe. Just tell Norton to exclude it and Andrew is your Uncle haha. I am using After Effect CC 2015
Leon
9 years ago
I can't get this plug in to work for After Effects CC 2015.
Bahodir
9 years ago
I like this plug-in because it's free !
kippy
9 years ago
love this plugin! missed it badly since upgrading. it worked,but caused random crashes. cheers
Luca
9 years ago
i love you Andrew! ^_^
alhaidah
9 years ago
Thank you VideoCopilo
AA
10 years ago
where do i save this for mac

also where do i save optical flares on mac
aa
10 years ago
where do i save it in mac
Gideon Kane
10 years ago
Andrew on question pls, how did you become this good? I mean i try everyday to be like this....keep it up man!
Kassam Ashraf
10 years ago
Where to save the plugin so i can use it ???
please help
Daniel
10 years ago
Copy the file and paste it in your equivalent of this location

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects CC 2015\Support Files\Plug-ins\Effects
Thanks
9 years ago
Thanks
Rob Fouquet
10 years ago
The Highest quality free tutorials I've ever seen and so many of them. Thanks for sharing some incredibly useful techniques! and as always as entertaining as they are educational! Haha
Kassam Ashraf
10 years ago
Where to place the plugin ?
Directory ?
emanuel chacha
10 years ago
you guys are awesome looking for more tutorial i do really learn a lot.
Wes
10 years ago
please help, I downloaded the project file but it says it's a premiere pro plugin, someone please help me how to make it work.
abdoulemis
10 years ago
j'aime des belle effet is verry verry well
Designer
10 years ago
The plug-in doesn't wanna be installed on AE CC
Shaul Bar-Lev
10 years ago
Seems like AECC2015 can't load it. Update soon?
Kawika
10 years ago
Mine loads in ACC2015 but I get unrecoverable error windows whenever I try to change the settings. It says to send a dmp file to VC so I will. Cheers
salim
10 years ago
Same here, please provide an update
James
10 years ago
Definitely an issue using Color Vibrance within AE 2015. Effect will goto the layer but, as Kawika said, any attempt to alter the default settings result in a hard crash of the program.

Please update when you can - I use this all the time!

Thank you in advance.
El Santo
10 years ago
Same deal here. The plugin loads and I can use it normally. But then when I close de program I get an error that says 'Adobe After Effects CC 2015.0 has stopped working'. I'm using Windows 7.
James
10 years ago
Please disregard my previous comment; I re-downloaded the plugin and all is well. I had just copy/pasted the plugin from CC 2014 to 2015, so I'm guessing that this was either updated since the original download or there was just something amiss. Sorry for the trouble.
Kawika
10 years ago
I tried to send the dmp file but google says it cannot connect to the VC mail servers.
Marlan
10 years ago
Is there any fix for this in AE CC 2015 yet? I have yet to see a resolution and this is one of the best plug-ins yet. Many thanks .
Lucia
10 years ago
Would be great to have this for 2015 CC, can't even load it on mine.Thanks for sharing!
Andrew Hammer
10 years ago
This is the best plugin I have ever use and save me a lot of work when I use after effect.
Jessica Saunders
10 years ago
Hi, I seem to be having issues with the plug in breaking down when on high res? It sort of crops the layer it's on. Wondering if anyone knew why?
max
10 years ago
Hey,
thanks for the plug in................
is it possible to have a project file with a particular, factal noise etc?
if i download the project file I download the plug in

thanks
P.R.
10 years ago
Thanks for this amazing program! I'd love to be able to use it, but I keep getting the following Error Message "After Effects error: Can't import file "Vibrance.plugin": unsupported filetype or extension. (0::1)"

I'm running AE CS5, so I'm a little clueless as to what the issue may be. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

P.R.
Zak
10 years ago
Thanks man, you and your team are the best
Rob Shop
10 years ago
Thank you again Andrew, the plug-in looks awesome but having trouble downloading to my mac - the download icon next to the SD just downloads a quick time copy of the tutorial but not the plugin itself. Suggestions anyone...
Acti
10 years ago
I had the same issue.
Dustin
10 years ago
Thats because you downloaded the tutorial itself. you have to download the "project file" which contains the plugin.
arash mankan
10 years ago
very goood
Pwel
10 years ago
there's only vibrance file in the VC_Color_vibrance.v1/PC .
where can i find the vc_color_vibrance plugin??
Bex
10 years ago
Yeah, Same here
mikey
10 years ago
Ok This is freaking awesome but I have no idea how to get the plug in
Justin Russo
10 years ago
To the right of the video, you see, "150. Color Vibrance Plug-in." Under that, you'll see a red button, "Project File," and to the right of that, "SD" and a Download Icon. Click the Download Icon.
Yann
10 years ago
Great stuff. Thanks
Here is the donwload link on the blog page about this plugin

http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/2014/05/new-plug-in-color-vibrance/
lukesburg
11 years ago
how d u sign up to get products
Jomy13
10 years ago
Olha vais a sign up e inscreves-te
Look, you go up there in the right corner where it says VC ACCOUNT
paw
11 years ago
great!
Nayrat
11 years ago
Great plug-in< many thanks
Keller
11 years ago
i dont know how 2 install it to ae could u help me
bryan
11 years ago
tambem tenho duvida, se alguem puder ajudar...
17absolut
11 years ago
ANDREW U da man 4 sure, thanx 4 all these tutos n plug-ins bro. U rock big time. Much love.
suresh srimal
11 years ago
that one is superb that's amazing
Luan Blakaj
11 years ago
If I want to download it it works but then when I try to open it it always opens with "Pr" what should I do
Sabya Rabha
11 years ago
Sir I am really enjoying the and that's great and Can learn as well Thank you Sir...

Sir Sir could you send me the Head Cut tutorial of After Effect
LearningAE
11 years ago
You are incredible,thanks for tutorial and plugin free.Big thanks.
lovro
11 years ago
Thank you very much!
LOSCO
11 years ago
love it! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ben
11 years ago
This is probably a dumb question, but where can I download the plug in?
I can't find it.
Capondesign
11 years ago
Hit the green "Project" button
mark hompe
11 years ago
I asked me the same
Rakesh kumar
11 years ago
thnak you so much videocopilot team.......
kim
11 years ago
expression of gratitude
Ben
11 years ago
Congratulations on 150 tutorials!
Kamren
11 years ago
Guys, i have a Mac and I can't get it to install! Help please!
LesA
11 years ago
I'd love to use this but I keep getting the error, "Couldn't find main entry point for Vibrance.plugin (48 :: 72)." I'm using CS 5.5.2.
Natasha
11 years ago
Thank you thank you thank you! This is effect works beautifully - you guys do too much!
Chris Rosenau
11 years ago
You can be my wingman, any day... [expected response.. ]
Jonathan - Alaska
11 years ago
This plug-in is not only free, it's awesome! A rare combination. Thank you guys.
Stephen
11 years ago
You guys consistently put out some of the best after effects plug-ins. Keep up the great work.
tippu
11 years ago
avatar hub tutorial plz
Chumule
11 years ago
hi!!! that's a very nice plug in for me...
ome porwal
11 years ago
Ravi i love you
Misa
11 years ago
Hi! I have a problem, I download the plug in and do all that the text tell me to do (take vibrate.aex to /supportfile/plug-in) but still didn't appear, is because I have CS4?? If anyone can helpme, I'll appreciate
Ola
11 years ago
I think CS4 can't use this plug-in
Only for After Effects CS5, CS6 & CC
Misa
11 years ago
ooohh~ I see. Thank you Ola!
Nobody Owens
11 years ago
Id love to use it, it looks so awesome! But everytime i try to use it, no matter what type of layer, After effects Crashes... Anyone got any tips what to do?
ibraahinpereira
11 years ago
how to learn video copilot
Logan
11 years ago
Andrew, you gotta be the most respected and likable person in the industry. You're the man. Your work is greatly appreciated
Jason Lanza
11 years ago
Jeez Andrew, you and your team spoil us rotten... I greatly appreciate it. Thanks for the Free Plug-In! Your products are Excellent as always!
Akshay L Aradhya
11 years ago
Take a look at this,its a colorful Visualizer created using this plug-in.
Its just like the thubmnail.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LYuuYRNaR8
Tarek Bussiere
11 years ago
that video was made after this plugin was released the guy who made the video took the design from videocopilot
vinoth
11 years ago
hey! andrew... help me with a tutorial how to create AE plugins with simple codes
Iurii
11 years ago
Hi Andrew Kramer
What have you used to see full screen preview in 0:26?
Saul
11 years ago
Use the tilde key (the one located just down the escape key) and it will maximize the active panel. where you are focused. You can also go to the mini menu located in the right upper corner of the panel and choose 'Maximize frame' but the shortcut is more practical, I guess.
Saul
11 years ago
Use the tilde key (the one located just down the escape key) and it will maximize the active panel. where you are focused. You can also go to the mini menu located in the right upper corner of the panel and choose 'Maximize frame' but the shortcut is more practical, I guess.
Iurii
11 years ago
It works. thank you very much.
I was always wondering how it works but now..
Richard
11 years ago
THANK YOU!
neeraj
11 years ago
andrew please ... please please ... tell me how do you became animator .. im 17 but i dont know how to become thaT
Smileyy
11 years ago
Study it ! Focus in VFX related course in college!
Im currently taking BSIT Major in Digital Arts !
As long you practice a lot, study a lot and explore a lot like Andrew Kramer, you can be anyone you want. (I've finish the my 1st course the Animation and Game Development course but I love Digital Arts so why not finish it also?)
Neeraj
11 years ago
hey Smileyy....... can u please tell me clearly im in 1st year of high school.. what should i do ... from now onwards??? and listen i want to work in hollywood movies ... seriously im confused what to do.. can you recommend me books to read??
Vlada
11 years ago
Thank you!

Does this means we won't see any more of color curves? Kidding
Jason Lanza
11 years ago
LoL! This caught my funny bone.
Barath
11 years ago
VC please a tutorial on Motion pulse title.....
mansdideas
11 years ago
Thanks Kramer Andrew/ Salam Chechnya )
Dyran
11 years ago
Thanks for the amazing tutorial, Sir. I would like to ask if will these projects work on AE Premiere Pro CS4? 'Cos I only have a 32-bit WinOS. Thanks!
Kramiander
11 years ago
open the plugin in pixel bender and edit the codes. so it will work on 32bit... if worked snd me a copy
Kramiander
11 years ago
open the plugin in pixel bender and edit the codes. so it will work on 32bit... if worked send me a copy
Ian
11 years ago
Thanks a lot, Andrew!
Korean boy
11 years ago
I love VC!! VERY GOOD!
Francois
11 years ago
Thank you VC!
Miister Ak
11 years ago
thanks You ^^
thiery
11 years ago
Just for color grading feather mask effect, it definitively worth the use ! ! !
(thinking about fire composites)
THANKS YOU !
(those morons from adobe never had able to do that..)
Zedd Sam
11 years ago
no andrew thank you. you guys make my live glowing you are my inspiration
Catacsyl
11 years ago
Interesting.. The date on the video says "May 27, 2012".

Nice plug-in though! Maybe you can make a tutorial on how to make the shockwave effect (Nerf gun)?
Silas
11 years ago
Not compatible with CS5 I take it?
Nelson Maldonado
11 years ago
Thank you VideoCopilot, you guys have the best plugings!!!
KellePangeri
11 years ago
Thank you very much thats awesome
Jonathan
11 years ago
Thanks for this newest gift to the masses, man. Videocopilot is THE resource on the net for any aspiring or professional AE artist! Thanks again! THIS ROCKS!
Zicko
11 years ago
Amazing Plug-in
it is more easy to adjust the colors and reach the wanted colorizing.
Thanks too much
Bill Fant
11 years ago
Really helpful plug-in.... thanks!
Coley
11 years ago
Great stuff! Thanks for this and all the tuts that you do for us. Cheers. I have more to say, but I must go and destroy some stuff.
K5
11 years ago
thanks! AK you r the best.
suman
11 years ago
awesome plug-in
you are so inspiring for young creative minds
suman
11 years ago
awesome plug-in
you are so inspiring for young creative minds
FX CONSOLE PLUGIN
Speed up your AE workflow with our free plug-in