TechRadar Verdict
Adobe After Effects is an extremely powerful special effect and video compositor.
And its nice to see the VFX softwares latest major update simplifies some processes while introducing impressive new features.
AdobeAfter Effects is to video effects whatPhotoshopis to image editing.
After Effects now has an extensive 3D environment, which has some limitations when compared with dedicated software, but still works great
So, we were excited to see what 2024 version serves up.
Do the latest AI features and improvements make special effects more accessible?
And is Adobe After Effects still worth it for your next VFX project?
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Adobe offers three subscription plans: annual, monthly, and annual billed monthly.
But, for us, the big tentpole feature is undoubtedly 3D.
This isnt Adobe Substance or any of the rest of thebest 3D modeling software.
You can put these objects (and others) in any other environment
So, you cant model tools directly in After Effects.
Perhaps one of the most exciting features is Image-Based lighting.
Adobe After Effects: Roto Brush 2
Rotoscoping is an invaluable tool.
The Content Aware Fill feature will likely work best when the background is simpler
This tool uses machine learning algorithms to greatly simplify and speed up the process.
Adobe After Effects 2024: Content-Aware Fill
Content-Aware Fill sounds immensely useful.
So far, so good.
The Properties panel is greatly improved, making it incredibly easy to work with keyframes and animate objects on the screen
We found the time it took to do its magic was exceedingly long.
Adobe After Effects: Scorecard
Should I buy?
Don’t buy it if… For a free, professional, check out Fusion by Blackmagic Design, which works alongsideDaVinci Resolve.
We also likeAppleMotion, a VFX tool that pairs nicely withApple Final Cut Pro.
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