“Colour Edge” or “Edge Extend” tool in After Effects

[John Smith]

Actually that worked pretty well Richard! I found it easier to work with than the sapphire plug in (it’s also free). In general the only problem I found was that the pixels are not only extended outwards but also a little in. Other than that it works well. Here is an image with and without the effect. If anyone discovers a better technique please let us know!

[John Smith]

Thank you Richard!

[John Smith]

by the way I ended up adding this effect to the main comp, extending the edges, and then using the alpha of the clean comp (without the effect)

[Peter Bowdidge]

Thanks, Richard!

I’ve been hoping for a Nuke-like Edge Extend for a while. I’ve some keying to do on an overexposed screen – terrible edge bloom – that your workaround come in mighty handy for.