Open After Effects. In the Effects & Presets panel, search for S_. You should see all Sapphire effects listed under the "Boris FX Sapphire" category.

Follow these steps to ensure the plugins appear correctly in After Effects.

Step 1: Close After Effects

Step 2: Run the Installer

Step 3: Select Host Applications

Step 4: Finalize

Creates RGB split (chromatic aberration) with incredible control over X/Y offset and blur.

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Do not run the installer while After Effects is open. The plugin files (.aex on Windows or .plugin on Mac) need to be written to the Common Plug-ins folder.

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