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After Effects

Big update to the VFX and motion graphics plugins adds new physics and flocking controls in Particular 5.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

Suite of colour grading plugins gets its first major update in four years. Check out the new features here.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

Discover which 3D, image-editing and rendering apps will support the first Apple Silicon processors when they ship next week.

Friday, November 13th, 2020

Big update to the planar tracking software makes it possible to track organic surfaces, for digital make-up, or replacing logos on clothing.

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

New After Effects edition brings the popular Photoshop motion blur tool to VFX and motion graphics work.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

Compositing app gets much-anticipated AI-driven Roto Brush 2.0 tool, plus motion-graphics-focused new 3D Design Space.

Tuesday, October 20th, 2020

Now shipping: see the prices and specs for the Lenovo P620 and AMD's Threadripper Pro CPUs.

Thursday, October 15th, 2020

New camera controls and transform gizmos make it easier to navigate After Effects scenes in 3D space.

Wednesday, September 16th, 2020

More support for GPU acceleration in the compositing software makes Channel effects 'up to 1.65x faster'.

Wednesday, September 16th, 2020

Major update to Cinema 4D adds new character animation tools, better UV editing, and integrates the $399 Magic Bullet Looks suite.

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

New all-in-one subscription-only product bundle gives access to all of the firm's VFX and motion graphics tools at a reduced rate.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020

Online library of effects plugins gets new Quantum tool for light trails, plus better layer blending, glow and chromatic aberration.

Wednesday, August 19th, 2020

Now in beta: neat app applies the look of hand-painted stills to video. Now exports direct to After Effects.

Friday, August 14th, 2020