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YY_Voronoi

by Andrew Yang·Motion Graphics

Images © Andrew Yang. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

YY_Voronoi earns its place for its version 2 rebuild, which pairs a redesigned algorithm and native code with full backwards compatibility, so older projects keep working while render speed and control both improve.

What is YY_Voronoi?

YY_Voronoi is a procedural texture generator for After Effects that produces Voronoi diagrams, also called Worley noise or cell noise. These procedurally generated images can serve as textures ranging from terrain maps to water caustics to abstract backgrounds, and layering different Voronoi patterns achieves variations in complexity.

The plugin generates these diagrams inside After Effects with options to control animation, shape, and more. Color calculation modes include Square Distance, Absolute Distance, Edge Distance, and Discrete options, while Euclidean and Manhattan distance metrics change how cell boundaries are calculated. Dispersion settings can use the current layer's pixels as the dispersion amount, and Repeat X and Repeat Y adjust horizontal and vertical grid tiling.

Version 2 introduced a completely redesigned algorithm and native code implementation for improved render speed and compatibility, plus full backwards compatibility with earlier versions. YY_Voronoi runs in After Effects from CS5 through 2024 and supports Apple M1.

Who is YY_Voronoi best for?

YY_Voronoi is best for generating Voronoi cell-noise textures in After Effects, from terrain maps and water caustics to abstract backgrounds.

How much does YY_Voronoi cost?

YY_Voronoi is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Color calculation modes including Square Distance, Absolute Distance, Edge Distance, Discrete (Changing), and Discrete (Static)
  • Euclidean and Manhattan distance metrics for calculating cell boundaries
  • Cell dispersion settings, with an option to use the current layer's pixels as the dispersion amount
  • Repeat X and Repeat Y options to adjust horizontal and vertical grid tiling
  • Evolution animation with an Evolution Period for seamless looping
  • Native code implementation for improved render speed and compatibility
  • Blend Mode for blending with the background image, plus an RGB Only option to keep the background alpha

Tags

#Voronoi#procedural texture#Worley noise#cell noise#texture generator#After Effects#backgrounds

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does YY_Voronoi support?

YY_Voronoi runs in After Effects across a wide range, from CS5, CS5.5, and CS6 through CC and the yearly releases up to After Effects 2024. The original description notes it works from CS5 through 2023, and the listed compatibility here extends coverage to 2024. It also supports Apple M1 hardware. Because version support can shift with updates, check the developer's page before installing to confirm the current build matches your specific After Effects version.

Does YY_Voronoi run on Apple Silicon (M1)?

YY_Voronoi supports Apple Silicon (M1), with that support added in version 2.1 on March 12, 2022. That same 2.1 update also added support for MFR. If you are running After Effects on an M1 Mac, the plugin is built to work with that hardware. For anything specific to your operating system or particular After Effects build, the developer's page is the best place to confirm current details before you install.

Can YY_Voronoi create seamless looping animations?

YY_Voronoi animates its cells through an Evolution parameter, and the Evolution Period setting defines the number of rotations for a seamless loop, with 0 meaning no looping. Alongside that, Repeat X and Repeat Y control the number of cells in each horizontal and vertical tile, with 0 disabling tiling. Together these settings give control over animated, looping, and tiled Voronoi patterns generated inside After Effects, all adjustable from the plugin's parameters.

Will my version 1 projects still work in YY_Voronoi version 2?

YY_Voronoi version 2 offers full backwards compatibility with previous versions, so projects built using version 1 are supported. The version 2 release came with a completely redesigned algorithm and native code implementation for improved render speed and compatibility, alongside additional color calculation modes, distance metrics, dispersion settings, and tiling options. Owners of version 1 can log in with the same account used for the original purchase to receive an upgrade discount, and support can help with questions.

Is YY_Voronoi free?

YY_Voronoi is listed as free in this catalog. The developer previously offered version 1 on a Name Your Own Price basis, and owners of that version receive a discount equal to half of what they originally paid when they log in with the same account used for the purchase. For current licensing terms, upgrade questions, or anything about pricing, check the developer's page directly rather than relying on a figure quoted here.

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