Creating a Datamosh Transition in After Effects

Introduction to Datamoshing in After Effects

Datamoshing is a popular glitch effect that creates a distorted, melting transition between two video clips. While traditional datamoshing is done by manipulating video compression, you can achieve a similar look in After Effects using masking, Content-Aware Fill, and adjustment layers. Follow these steps to create a smooth datamosh transition.
Step 1: Arrange Your Video Clips
Import two video clips and place them on the timeline. Position the first video on top, covering the first half of the composition, and place the second video underneath it, ensuring both clips overlap at the transition point.

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