After Effects feature summary (December 2024 release)
When you turn off Accepts Lights on a 3D layer in a 3D composition, the layer is no longer affected by any light sources in the scene. This ensures the layer maintains its original appearance without being influenced by lighting changes, shadows, or highlights from other light sources.
Turning the Accepts Lights option off can be particularly helpful when working with a 3D composition that includes self-illuminated 3D objects such as phone screens and neon lights.
| Mar 6, 2025, 22:49 IST
3D model preview thumbnail
When you import GLB and OBJ 3D models into the Project panel and select one, a thumbnail preview of the model appears above the list of project files in the same panel. This enables quick identification and differentiation of imported 3D models, which can contribute to a more efficient and organized workflow.
3D model preview thumbnail
When you import GLB and OBJ 3D models into the Project panel and select one, a thumbnail preview of the model appears above the list of project files in the same panel. This enables quick identification and differentiation of imported 3D models, which can contribute to a more efficient and organized workflow.
Cinema 4D 2025 upgrade in After Effects
The Cinema 4D 2025 upgrade introduces a range of new features and enhancements designed to streamline your workflow and boost your creative capabilities, including easier creation and animation of 3D objects, as well as new tools for crafting animations and effects. Cinema 4D 2025 upgrade into the latest After Effects allows you to fully take advantage of the new features and improvements from Maxon.
Additional updates
Support for additional 32-bpc blend modes on the GPU when your layer has motion blur applied. This feature allows you to use your GPU for 32-bpc blending for the eight blend modes.
Mocha AE has been updated to the latest version, v11.5.2, which includes new features like OCIO color support and performance improvements, such as enhanced accuracy in GPU-accelerated tracking.
An additional set of new scripting hooks has been added for more effective management of fonts within your projects: