https://aescripts.com/neural-warp/

New AI plugin for elastic warping!

Neural Warp is a completely new method to warp elements according to the motion of another layer. No manual tracking is needed. There are two modes, one for temporally smoothed warps and one for direct frame-to-frame warping. Neural Warp revolutionizes mesh deformation in After Effects by leveraging AI-driven algorithms to create organic, naturalistic movements impossible with traditional tools. Unlike manual puppetry or rigid displacement maps, this plugin intelligently predicts how textures and shapes should bend, stretch, and warp—preserving detail while adapting to complex animations.

Core Innovations

1. Smart Mesh Deformation

   • Warp layers, vector art, or textures using custom pins.

   • AI infers realistic bending physics (e.g., fabric folds, skin elasticity, paper crinkling).

2. Adaptive Rigidity Control

   • Define material properties via “Rigidity Maps”:

     • Stiff areas (like wood) resist bending.

     • Soft zones (like cloth) flex naturally.

   • Automatically generates secondary motion (wrinkles, creases).

3. Texture Preservation

   • Maintains sharp details during extreme stretches using UV-free warping.

   • No manual UV unwrapping required.

4. Non-Destructive Workflow

   • Apply warps as adjustable effects with real-time previews.

   • Combine with AE’s native tools (e.g., Puppet Pin, expressions).

Practical Applications

• Character Animation: Bend limbs without joint “crisping.”

• Product Mockups: Realistically warp labels onto curved surfaces.

• Liquid/Morph Effects: Create organic transitions between shapes.

• Dynamic Text: Simulate calligraphy brushes or elastic typography.

Technical Edge

• GPU-Accelerated: Faster than manual mesh workflows.

• Native AE Integration: No external renders or 3D software.

• Compatibility: AE CC 2019+ (Win/Mac), 8GB+ VRAM recommended.