Adobe releases After Effects 24.5
Compositing and motion graphics app gets new 3D features including support for animated 3D models and a shadow catcher system.
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
import 3D model
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
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
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
Free tool: HeliumX Lite for After Effects
New free tool creates animated 3D text and page turn effects inside Adobe's compositing software.
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023
Check out After Effects 3D plugin Helium 8.0
Check out the new features in the promising add-on for streamlining the process of creating 3D animation for motion graphics.
Friday, June 17th, 2022
Adobe discontinues Photoshop's 3D features
Still available in current builds for a 'short time', but users are advised to switch to the Substance apps.
Wednesday, August 18th, 2021