What It Does
Datamosh 2 corrupts video at the frame data level to produce authentic datamoshing effects. By removing I-frames and duplicating delta frames, the plugin causes motion from one clip to bleed into another, colors to melt across cuts, and surreal compression artifacts to appear. Unlike glitch overlays, this manipulates the actual frame structure of your footage.
The workflow centers on Mosh Maps, a marker-based system that gives you frame-accurate control over where and when moshing occurs. Place markers on a layer and the plugin uses those positions to determine the affected regions.
Key Features
60+ moshing algorithms. Presets cover average effects, random distortions, and custom configurations. You can browse and apply them directly rather than building from scratch.
Four core parameters. Intensity controls how aggressively frames are duplicated. Acceleration sets how quickly the effect builds. Blend determines how moshed frames mix with clean footage. Threshold sets motion detection sensitivity.
Mosh Maps. Layer markers define moshing regions with 16x more precision than the original Datamosh. Useful for hitting specific moments or containing the effect to a section of the frame.
Clip swapping. Motion data from one clip can be applied to another, causing the movement of one shot to warp the colors or shapes of a different one.
Who It’s For
Motion designers working on music videos, fashion films, or experimental video art use this for glitch aesthetics that look like real compression failures rather than simulated effects. The Mosh Maps system makes it practical for commercial work where clients need to review and revise results, since you can reproduce and adjust specific looks without re-rendering blind variations.
Compatible with After Effects 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Pricing
$59.99 as a one-time purchase. Upgrade pricing is available for owners of the original Datamosh. Bundle options include the Depth Mosh Bundle (Datamosh 2 plus Depth Scanner 2) and the Motion Mosh bundle, both at a discount. No subscription.