Normal Map filter for After Effects? :D

Is there a filter or plug for After Effects that allows you to convert a sequence of heightmaps into a sequence of normal maps?
I tried using the NVidia filter in Photoshop as a batch process but it seems to choose its own settings for the NVidia filter...
Maybe someone has another suggestion?
Thanks!

I'm actually talking about something more along the lines of the NVidia Normal map filter... as found here:
http://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-texture-tools-adobe-photoshop
I want to create animated normal texture maps for use in 3D software...

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> Is there any good web site that recommends system for After Effect in different prices?( for example what Motherboard, CPU, RAM)
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>
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>
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