After Effects remains Adobe's leading VFX software alongside Photoshop and Illustrator. Latest update simplifies processes while introducing new features. Software is subscription-based with annual, monthly, or annual billed monthly plans
Rotoscoping isolates subjects from footage frame by frame. Set preview resolution to "Full" for accurate tracing. Click Roto Brush icon in layer panel to activate tool
Create new composition using Ctrl+N or New Composition button. Set resolution to UHD 8K 23.976 for future-proofing. Name and save project before starting work
Designed for post-production workflow and video editing. Built around timeline for video file organization. Offers professional audio editing and color correction tools. Suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals
RAM Preview is a pre-rendering process for real-time composition viewing. Press '0' to start RAM Preview, green line indicates loaded frames. Spacebar plays when green line covers preview area
GPU acceleration is a common cause of After Effects crashes. Outdated graphics drivers can trigger program crashes. Insufficient memory or disk space may cause crashes. Corrupted codecs and incompatible plugins can trigger issues