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After Effects

New native After Effects plugin provides a fast, efficient way to create IK rigs for arms and legs for character animation.

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

Check out the latest beta features in the compositing and motion graphics app, including the option to preview HLG and PQ video.

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

Big update to the compositing and motion design app adds a DaVinci Resolve Live Link, an After Effects converter - and a new free edition.

Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

Updated 24 December: Find discounts on CG hardware and software available until New Year, including 3DCoat, FumeFX and Yeti.

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

Tracking app's new AI-powered roto workflow lets users isolate objects with a single click, then propagate the matte through an entire shot.

Monday, December 16th, 2024

Check out the changes to 3D workflows in the latest update to the compositing software for motion graphics and VFX work.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Set of effects plugins for apps like After Effects and DaVinci Resolve gets new tools for mimicking the look of analog video.

Monday, November 25th, 2024

Get 125 free cloud textures on black backgrounds for background compositing in VFX or motion graphics projects. Commercial use.

Sunday, November 17th, 2024

Check out the new features in the suite of motion graphics and VFX plugins and the online library of effects and transitions.

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Crate's Unmult, Crate's Chromatic Aberration and Crate's Long Shadow streamline common tasks in VFX, motion graphics and CG work.

Sunday, November 3rd, 2024

Set of effects plugins for video editing and compositing apps gets new AI-based motion blur filter and updates to Particle Illusion.

Friday, November 1st, 2024

Compositing software gets 'more modern', legible interface design, and 'decluttered' 3D model import. See all of the changes here.

Monday, October 14th, 2024

See the new features in the sets of effects plugins: Magic Bullet 2025, Maxon Studio 2025, Trapcode 2025, Universe 2025 and VFX 2025.

Saturday, September 14th, 2024