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After Effects

★★★★★ 4.4 (20,000 reviews)
3D Animation Cloud Based Integrations Professional
Subscription $22.99/month

Overview

Adobe's industry-standard motion graphics and visual effects software for film, TV, video, and web content creation.

Key Features

  • Motion graphics
  • Visual effects
  • Compositing
  • 3D rendering
  • Expression scripting
  • Puppet tool
  • Motion tracking
  • Extensive plugin ecosystem

Pros

  • Industry standard
  • Massive plugin ecosystem
  • Deep integration with Adobe suite
  • Powerful effects

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • Resource intensive
  • Expensive subscription
  • No one-time purchase

After Effects Pricing Plans

Single App

$22.99/mo

  • ✓ After Effects only
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All Apps

$59.99/mo

  • ✓ full Creative Cloud suite

Company Info

Founded1993
HeadquartersSan Jose, CA

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