In the plugin controls, select your "Tiles" composition as the source for the pattern.
If you’ve ever felt limited by the way After Effects handles pixel data or struggled to create complex, data-driven patterns, you aren't alone. Enter the —a powerful tool designed to bridge the gap between raw pixel manipulation and creative motion design.
One of the plugin's strongest suits is the ability to use your own pre-compositions as tiles. This means your "pixels" don't have to be dots—they can be animated icons, spinning gears, or even video clips. How to Use Pixmap in After Effects Pixmap Plugin After Effects
Apply Pixmap to a new Adjustment Layer or directly to your source footage.
Pixmap allows you to define exactly how it "reads" your source image. You can sample based on: Great for traditional halftone looks. In the plugin controls, select your "Tiles" composition
Use the "Rows" and "Columns" sliders to define the resolution of your effect.
Mastering the Pixmap Plugin for After Effects: A Complete Guide One of the plugin's strongest suits is the
Getting started with Pixmap is straightforward, but mastering it requires a bit of experimentation.
Keep your tile pre-compositions as simple as possible. Avoid heavy effects inside the tiles themselves.