Windows 10 (64-bit) v22H2 or later / macOS v12 (Monterey) or later.
After Effects 2024 introduces a natively integrated 3D workspace. Artists can import 3D models directly into their compositions without the absolute necessity of third-party plugins like Element 3D. Adobe After Effects 2024 24.1.0.78
This is the headline feature. You can now natively import 3D models directly into After Effects in glTF and GLB formats, complete with their materials, textures, and animations. This eliminates the need for third-party plugins like Element 3D for basic 3D integration, allowing you to work with 3D shapes, text, and models in a single, unified 3D space. A user on the Adobe Community forum celebrated this move, noting, "We can now import 3D models, snap them etc.". It's worth noting that while OBJ format import was still in beta at the time of this release, it was on the horizon for future updates. Windows 10 (64-bit) v22H2 or later / macOS
| Task | AE 2024 (24.0.3) | AE 2024 (24.1.0.78) | Improvement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (cold cache) | 18.2 seconds | 14.7 seconds | 19% faster | | .MOOV Atom detection (MP4 import) | 3.4 sec | 1.1 sec | 68% faster | | RAM preview (4K, 300 frames, MFR on) | 2m 12s | 1m 40s | 24% faster | | Render to ProRes 422 (10 sec comp) | 45 sec | 32 sec | 29% faster | This is the headline feature
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