Video Copilot Plugins is one of the best decision for designing and animating various realistic effects. This set includes leading plugins for After Effects, such as: Optical Flares, Heat Distortion, Element 3D and Twitch.

VC Optical Flares 1.3.5 is a plug-in for designing and animating realistic lens flares in After Effects.

VC Twitch 1.1 a plug-in for After Effects that synchronizes random operators to create stylistic video effects for motion graphics and visual effects.

VC Heat Distortion 1.0.31 is a plug-in that simulates realistic heat waves and distortion. Features advanced Noise options, wind and more.

Heat Distortion Features:
- Realistic Heat Noise
- Image Distortion
- Heat Haze
- Advanced Noise Control
- Wind

VC Element 3D 2.2.2 Build 2155 is an advanced 3D object and particle render engine. High Performance After Effects Plug-in for creating Motion Design & Visual FX.

Video Copilot Element 3D Capabilities:
- 3D Rendering in After Effects
- Create Complex Animations
- Physically Based Materials
- 3D VFX and Motion Graphics
- 3D Particle Shapes
- Wireframe
- Sub Surface Scattering
- Shadows and AO

System requirements:
- Windows 7 and above
- After Effects CC 2015 and above