A glow shouldn't just be a bright spot; it should interact with the environment.

It is easy to go overboard with glow effects. A common mistake is cranking the Intensity to 200%.


$50 for a single glow effect is expensive when Red Giant Universe (which includes a solid glow) is often bundled with other tools, or Sapphire (expensive but includes 100+ effects). However, for a one-off purchase (no subscription), it's reasonable.

This is a killer feature. If you animate glow intensity or have moving particles, glows often flicker unpleasantly. Deep Glow includes a temporal smoothing slider that eliminates flicker, making it perfect for text reveals and particle systems.

When should you use Deep Glow? The answer is: almost anytime you need to add energy to a frame.


To understand why Deep Glow is so celebrated, you first have to understand the limitations of the standard After Effects Glow effect.

Deep Glow solves all of these problems with a focus on quality and a physically accurate aesthetic.