After Effects' latest beta lets you import animated 3D models
Check out the experimental features in the compositing and motion graphics app, including the option to import and render 3D animations.
Friday, April 12th, 2024
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Adobe releases After Effects 24.2
Overhaul of the compositing app's 3D toolset continues, with the option to import 3D models in OBJ format and environment maps as EXR files.
Thursday, February 8th, 2024
Hollywood Illusion releases Magic Nodes 2 for After Effects
Neat add-on that brings node-based compositing to After Effects gets support for 3D layers, cameras, node groups and multi-graphs.
Friday, December 15th, 2023
Adobe releases After Effects 24.1
Significant update moves native 3D file import and the Advanced 3D renderer out of beta and into the stable release of the software.
Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
Adobe releases After Effects 23.4
Compositing tool gets improved layer and 3D workflows, plus new tools for troubleshooting crashes.
Thursday, May 11th, 2023
Adobe releases After Effects 22.3
Sizeable update to the compositing app integrates Frame.io for free, adds native Apple Silicon support.
Wednesday, April 13th, 2022
Adobe ships After Effects 22.1
Compositing software gets Universal Text Engine for titling and motion graphics. New Extended Viewport for 3D work now in beta.
Thursday, December 16th, 2021
Adobe ships After Effects 18.0
Compositing app gets new real-time draft preview mode for 3D work. Separate beta build adds support for multi-frame rendering.
Wednesday, March 10th, 2021
Adobe ships After Effects 17.5
Compositing app gets much-anticipated AI-driven Roto Brush 2.0 tool, plus motion-graphics-focused new 3D Design Space.
Tuesday, October 20th, 2020
New public beta 'reimagines' 3D workflows in After Effects
New camera controls and transform gizmos make it easier to navigate After Effects scenes in 3D space.
Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
PSD to 3D turns Photoshop sketches into 3D scenes
Convert your 2D drawings into animatable 3D meshes in Maya with e→d films' neat new tool.
Tuesday, May 21st, 2019