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After Effects

Experimental automatic object-replacement system is an 'early look' at how generative AI could be used in tools like After Effects.

Wednesday, October 11th, 2023

Check out the new features in the compositing software, including the AI-powered Next-Gen Roto Brush and expanded OCIO support.

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

See what's new in individual FX and color correction plugin suites Magic Bullet 2024, Trapcode 2024, Universe 2024 and VFX 2024.

Saturday, September 16th, 2023

Cost of Creative Cloud subscriptions up 5-10% from November for many users. New pricing for Firefly, too. Check if it affects you in our FAQs.

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Latest public beta lets users render 3D models directly inside the compositing software, using the new Advanced 3D renderer.

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

ProductionCrate's free add-on generates strings of animated text messages for VFX and motion graphics work.

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Updated, now in beta: open-source framework connects VFX tools into a coherent USD-ready pipeline.

Friday, August 25th, 2023

Check out the changes to the compositing app, including an update to the Properties panel.

Thursday, August 10th, 2023

KeenTools' intuitive 3D tracking plugin gets new Blender edition. Works with both props and faces.

Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

Now available commercially: read our updated FAQs for Adobe's new suite of generative AI tools.

Friday, July 14th, 2023

USD-based motion design and VFX software gets new tools to apply textures to deforming surfaces, for digital makeup and logo work.

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

Check up the new features in the popular suite of effects plugins, including a sizeable update to particle generator Particle Illusion.

Tuesday, June 13th, 2023

See how the first Apple Silicon Mac Pro workstation stacks up against old Intel models in After Effects, Maya, Houdini and Photoshop.

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023