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BAO Perspective Changer

by BAO Plugins·VFX

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the aescripts library as a native, GPU-accelerated plug-in with wide After Effects version support going back to CS5.

What is BAO Perspective Changer?

BAO Perspective Changer is a native plug-in for After Effects that lets you change the perspective of an image without loss of definition. It computes the two different distortions before image sampling, which keeps the result from degrading. You define the input perspective area with four selection points and the output perspective area with four transformation points, working much like a corner pin, without leaving After Effects.

Perspective changes are made by dragging points, with no camera required. You can define time-varying perspectives on videos or animated compositions, and perform geometry changes in either the selection or the transformation perspective. The selection and transformation points are fully controllable by expressions for interacting with 3D, and an included script helps transform masks into perspective and perspective into masks.

The effect is GPU accelerated using OpenGL. A dockable panel controller helps you use the plug-in, and a user guide is provided. It ships as a native After Effects plugin with broad host compatibility.

Who is BAO Perspective Changer best for?

BAO Perspective Changer is best for after Effects artists changing image perspective without degrading definition or using Photoshop.

How much does BAO Perspective Changer cost?

BAO Perspective Changer is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Computes two distortions before image sampling for no loss of definition
  • Define input and output perspective areas with four selection and four transformation points, like a corner pin
  • Change perspective by dragging points, with no camera required
  • Time-varying perspectives on videos or animated compositions
  • Selection and transformation points controllable by expressions for 3D interaction
  • Included script transforms masks into perspective and perspective into masks
  • GPU accelerated using OpenGL, with a dockable panel controller and a user guide

Tags

#After Effects#perspective#corner pin#distortion#GPU accelerated#OpenGL#expressions#native plugin

Frequently asked questions

What After Effects versions does BAO Perspective Changer support?

BAO Perspective Changer is compatible with a wide range of After Effects versions, including 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018, CC 2017, CC 2015.3, CC 2015, CC 2014, CC, CS6, CS5.5 and CS5. That range covers both current releases and much older builds. Version 1.1 ported the tool to a native plugin and added CS6 compatibility, so most After Effects users on recent or legacy installs should be able to run it.

Does BAO Perspective Changer work on Apple M1 Macs?

BAO Perspective Changer added M1 compatibility in version 1.2, released on July 7, 2023. An earlier update, version 1.1a from January 2022, notarized the plug-in for macOS to be compatible with Catalina. If you are running Apple Silicon or a recent macOS release, make sure you are on version 1.2 to get M1 support. The changelog on the developer's page documents these macOS-related changes in detail.

Do I need a camera or Photoshop to change perspective with BAO Perspective Changer?

BAO Perspective Changer requires no camera to change perspective. You work by dragging selection and transformation points directly, defining the input and output perspective areas much like a corner pin. It also removes the need for Photoshop, since you work directly in After Effects. The plug-in is GPU accelerated using OpenGL, and a dockable panel controller plus a user guide are provided to help you set it up.

Is BAO Perspective Changer free?

BAO Perspective Changer is listed as free in this catalog. Because licensing terms can change over time, check the developer's page for the current licensing details before you download. The plug-in ships as a native After Effects effect and includes a dockable panel controller, a script for converting between masks and perspective, and a user guide. A demo video is also available so you can see it in action before installing.

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