The current version of After Effects is 24.03 from Nov 14, 2023. Recent updates have brought some exciting new features and addressed important security vulnerabilities. One of the standout additions is the Next-Gen Roto Brush, which uses a new AI model to extract objects with precision. Additionally, the OpenColorIO workflow enhancements and New Text Scripting hooks have been highly anticipated by users.
After Effects product manager Victoria Nece has been sharing some valuable insights on Twitter. In one of her notes, she highlighted a feature released in After Effects 24.0. Be sure to check out her other Twitter updates, where she discusses CC Composite, MOGRT template previews, preset updates, Substance + AE, and 3D lighting. You can also find more information on Sébastien Périer’s Per-Character Scripting Public Beta Announcement.
A really handy under-the-radar update that went into After Effects 24.0. Works really well for referencing 3D model layers in the beta, too. https://t.co/Fn5UpWP45B
— Victoria (@FakeGreenDress) November 30, 2023
School of Motion’s 12 Days of Mograph is an event that you don’t want to miss. Join in to see if it lives up to the hype or if it’s just clever marketing.
Looking to learn some new techniques? Check out these tutorials:
Boone Loves Video explains how to Make a Map Like the CIA using Adobe After Effects.
Boone Loves Video also shares a tutorial on How to Visualize the Frontline of a War Map in After Effects without using any plugins.
Digital Anarchy Data Storyteller is a data visualization plug-in set that allows you to easily turn data into animations. Check out their demo reel to see what it can do.
Evan Abrams is a regular host at Adobe Live. Watch one of his recent sessions, like Adding 3D Elements | Video Animation Challenge.
Manuel does Motion shares the basics of built-in Particle Tricks in After Effects.
Premiere Gal has some great AE tips for video editors in her video SATISFYING Effects All Video Editors Should Know (Part III).
Max Novak reveals 3 VIRAL Shorts Editing Tricks in Adobe After Effects, covering collage editing, parallax animation with gen fill, and easy animated subtitles and captions.
Mograph Tutorials | Alena shows you how to create a Volumetric Weird Pattern in After Effects, creating a stunning visual illusion.
7 Minute AE Tutorials offers a variety of helpful tutorials, including a quick tip on the Shape Layer REPEATER HACK in After Effects.
Get ready to supercharge your workflow with Plugin Everything’s free plug-ins for commercial use! Jake In Motion has all the details on how these tools can help you work faster. Plus, don’t miss his new After Effects course, “Launch Into After Effects,” with $100 off!
Discover the latest in AI art and video with Theoretically Media. From Runway’s massive update to Motion Brush and new AI platforms for creating 3D in seconds, they’ve got you covered. And if you want more AI goodness, check out Matt Wolfe’s channel.
Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” videos have been making waves, and Stu Maschwitz has some interesting takes on them. But that’s not all! Get a behind-the-scenes look at Scary Fast, Apple’s keynote event shot on iPhone and edited on Mac. MKBHD and crew also react to Apple’s event, and MacBreak Weekly has 25 minutes of Alex Lindsay’s hot takes.
Looking for some color management tips? Check out these recent articles: “HDR Compositing just looks better!” and “High Dynamic Range – introducing HDR.” And if you’re a Final Cut Pro user, the latest update might speed up your export segmentation.
Stay up to date with the latest in After Effects with the November 2023 Roundup. And Sony cameras are now offering a birth certificate for your images. Plus, find out about the autofocus that doesn’t exist.