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What is Adobe After Effects?

Create mesmerizing movie titles, captivating introductions, and smooth transitions effortlessly. Remove unwanted elements from your footage, add a fiery effect, or replicate the beauty of rainfall. Animate your logo or characters to bring them to life. By using After Effects, the leading software for motion graphics and visual effects, you can turn any idea into vibrant visuals. Effortlessly animate titles, credits, and lower thirds, whether you start from scratch or use one of the numerous presets available within the application. Your text can be in constant motion with various effects such as spins, swipes, or slides. Fuse videos and images to bring your creative vision to life, choosing from an array of exciting effects, eliminating distractions, and crafting immersive VR experiences that engage your audience deeply. Activate movement with keyframes or expressions, or utilize presets to create unique designs. In Premiere Pro, you can produce seamless compositions and take advantage of Dynamic Link to optimize your workflow by removing the need for intermediate rendering. Import assets directly from Photoshop, Illustrator, Character Animator, Adobe XD, and Animate, ensuring your creative journey remains as smooth as your final product. Don’t hesitate to explore the full potential of these tools, as they can significantly enhance your storytelling endeavors while allowing for endless creativity and innovation. By mastering these techniques, you will not only elevate your projects but also leave a lasting impact on your audience.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$54.99 per month
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Adobe
Date Founded:
1982
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Windows
Mac
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Adobe After Effects Categories and Features

Video Editing Software

3D Video Editing
Audio Tools
Brand Overlay
Collaboration
Media Library
Social Sharing
Speed Adjustment
Split / Merge
Supports HD Resolution
Text Overlay
Video Capture
Video Stabilization

Animation Software

Collaboration Tools
Customizable Branding
Drag & Drop
Media Library
Social Sharing
Templates
Text Overlay
Text to Video
Voice-Over
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Principal Software Engineer
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Yearly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Excellent video editing software

    Date: Aug 01 2022
    Summary

    Adobe After Effects is the standard in video editing and effects for a reason. It has a huge variety of built in effects, transitions and tools to create professional content. However, it is both expensive and difficult to learn.

    Positive

    - excellent user interface
    - wide variety of built in effects, tools, and presets for editing video
    - supports GPU rendering
    - great transitions, text editing and color grading tools

    Negative

    - huge learning curve makes advanced editing difficult
    - requires expensive Adobe CC subscription

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  • Reviewer Name: Avinash D.
    Position: Consultant
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    The best software for video editing

    Date: Mar 07 2022
    Summary

    Overall, I have had a positive experience using Adobe After Effects. I have found it to be a powerful and versatile program that has allowed me to create a wide range of animations and motion graphics. It has also been relatively easy to learn and use, which has made it a great option for novice animators and motion graphics artists. However, there are a few areas where I feel that Adobe After Effects could be improved. For example, the program can be a bit slow and sluggish at times, and the interface can be a bit overwhelming for beginners. Additionally, there are a few features that are not as user-friendly as they could be. Despite these few drawbacks, I would still recommend Adobe After Effects to anyone looking to create animations and motion graphics.

    Positive

    -After Effects also has a vast array of built-in tools and presets that allow users to create sophisticated animations and graphics with little to no experience.

    -Additionally, After Effects is widely used by both amateur and professional filmmakers, video editors, and motion graphics artists, making it a very versatile tool.

    Negative

    There are many things that I do not like about Adobe After Effects. First and foremost, the program is notoriously slow and crashes frequently. Additionally, the user interface is outdated and difficult to navigate. Finally, the program is expensive and not very versatile.

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  • Reviewer Name: Divya C.
    Position: Chief Director
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    To make the video finer

    Date: May 19 2021
    Summary

    It has been my first choice for any video which needs VFX.
    It works wonderfully and gives the finest touch to a video.

    Positive

    It has the most sophisticated tools in the market.
    It gives your art an amazing touch.
    I have been using it for my video editing.

    Negative

    It is too overwhelming for new users.
    It should have a lighter version.

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  • Reviewer Name: Mathew W.
    Position: IT Support
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Amazing effects for projects

    Date: Sep 14 2021
    Summary

    After Effects has taken our videos from drab business walkthroughs to interesting pieces that keep people's attention. It's the little things, and they really shine with the content we've produced with After Effects.

    Positive

    After Effects is a great way to introduce all sorts of high tech effects to video that normally would be rather dull. Its editing capabilities cannot be understated.

    Negative

    Larger learning difficulty than even most adobe products. It can be cumbersome for those who haven't been trained.

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  • Reviewer Name: Sundar Y.
    Position: Data Scientist
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    The complete package for video editing.

    Date: Apr 19 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Adobe After Effects is a one-stop software for all video editing purposes. It has a quite good UI and has a lot of functionality.

    Positive

    - It can be used to create 2D and 3D animations.
    - It can be integrated with other Adobe software for seamless productivity.
    - It has a wide catalog of VFX options for videos.

    Negative

    - It requires a very high-end processor to function properly.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Marketer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Amazing tool

    Updated: Feb 22 2021
    Summary

    Overall it has been a very nice experience. Great tools and features make this platform a nice buy. Recommended.

    Positive

    Adobe After Effects is our preferred choice for editing videos. It has many tools and creative features.

    Negative

    No cons as such. We have not faced any issues with this tool.

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  • Reviewer Name: Nathan V.
    Position: Designer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Great Software for Making Videos

    Date: Jun 07 2021
    Summary

    Overall, I would highly recommend Adobe After Effects. It can be overwhelming, but once you understand how it works, it will not let you down!

    Positive

    I've only scratched the surface of what Adobe After Effects is capable of, and it has already blown my mind. Very impressive!

    Negative

    The only con would be the steep learning curve. But there are plenty of tutorials out there for reference.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Marketing Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    The Solution for Professional Videos

    Date: Jul 04 2021
    Summary

    Adobe After Effects has been a great asset for our company to add professional branding to our YouTube videos.

    Positive

    If you want your videos to be modern and professional, After Effects is the simplest way to go. Gone are the days of Windows Movie Maker! After editing in Premiere, AE is perfect for animations and transitions, text and color grading! You can also download tons of pre existing templates to work with which is a huge plus.

    Negative

    After Effects is not beginner friendly, you will definitely need to watch videos and explore Adobe Help to get an understanding before diving in.

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  • Reviewer Name: Kuldip A.
    Position: Intern
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Make your videos out of the world

    Date: Feb 25 2021
    Summary

    If you want to add VFX to your video with the latest tools and up-to-date features. You can use Adobe After effects, it is easy to use and does all kinds of work.

    Positive

    You can edit any kind of video media. You can add graphical components in your video making it different from the world and you can add VFX as well.

    Negative

    Harsh on the ram. Ram management could be a lot better. Rendering could be very slow on low-level computers.

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  • Reviewer Name: Mir J.
    Position: Content Creator
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    A powerful and versatile tool for film making.

    Date: Jul 23 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Adobe After Effects is the best software for editing video and adding motion, graphics and animations on them.

    Positive

    - Adobe After Effects has some of the best presets and transition available pre-built in it, also further assets can be downloaded from the store.
    - It makes adding animation to the project a piece of cake.
    - The layout and the user interface is made such that all the features offered by the tool is listed on the main dashboard or is categorized in way that it is very easy to reach it.
    - It gets easily integrated with other Adobe software products seamlessly for further operations on the projects.

    Negative

    - It is an advanced software, is not ideal for beginners who want to edit videos.
    - There are many features which does not work without an internet connection.

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  • Reviewer Name: Ankur K.
    Position: Investor
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    The Best Solution for Animation and VFX.

    Date: Jun 04 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Adobe After Effects can efficiently edit videos and add effects and final touches to the video. After Effects also comes with very useful features to help create 2D and 3D animations.

    Positive

    - With After Effects, even complicated animation, and visual effects can be added very easily to the video.
    - After Effects is widely accepted as a professional-grade tool for video editing and effects.
    - It integrates easily with other Adobe software for a seamless workflow.

    Negative

    - It has a very high learning curve, and the layout is very intimidating initially.

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  • Reviewer Name: Haroon K.
    Position: Full Stack Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    Create Professional Animations.

    Date: May 01 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Adobe After Effects is a professional tool that helps you create professional videos and add movies like VFX into them. It was pretty easy to use because of the well-organized UI. You must ensure that you run this software on a decent to high-end PC or won't get the desired performance or a good experience. The price is slightly high, but it is justified because of the vast number of features you get.

    Positive

    -Adobe AE gives you the ability to do Green screen editing, advanced video repair, 3D animations, special effects, and many more.
    -Its User Interface is quite organized, and you can easily find the desired feature or functionality for your project without wasting any time.
    -The functionalities like typography videos, character animations, and VFX add a lot to your videos and give them an extra edge against a direct 2D video.
    -It is quite a popular tool, so you can easily find any free or paid tutorial for this application on the internet and improve your skill as new features roll out.

    Negative

    -The major problem with Adobe After Effects is that this app's ram management department is worse. You will find some lags and jitters even working on a high-end machine, and I think they should look into the issue and improve it as it is a significant setback for the users in terms of experience.
    -The subscription fee for this app is on the pricier side but considering all the features and customer support you get, and it is justifiable. After all, you are working on a professional app, so you should expect a high price.

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  • Reviewer Name: Chirag S.
    Position: Engineer
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    Excellent visual effect tool

    Updated: May 25 2020
    Summary

    I make all type of visual effects along with attractive text animation. I recently edited my video and introduce some electric & fire which was eye catching and then I uploaded that into youtube, which attracted so many subscribers.

    Positive

    I like it because of Its powerful engine. which helps in to create all type of visual effects. Also, it supports plenty of features like motion graphics and text animation. Must for all!

    Negative

    It requires high end PC for rendering and it is slightly expensive, otherwise nothing to complain anything.

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  • Reviewer Name: Matthew H.
    Position: Indie video director, indie game developer and freelance artist.
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Gold standard for compositing but less essential today than it once was.

    Date: May 29 2020
    Summary

    I used AE for thousands of hours on various VFX projects as far back as 2003 (before the CS series) so I do have a fondness for Adobe's software. I have used AE on dozens of short videos to do a wide range of effects sequences. But as an indie on a limited budget I realize it is time to move on personally. The alternatives are nearly as good and they fit a pricing model that I prefer.

    Positive

    This is THE best compositing toolkit out there, no question. I'm not a fan of the rental/subscription format of Creative Cloud but the software itself is top-notch. The keying tools, the masking and roto, and all the effects filters are great and very extensible - there are a ton of Ae plugins that expand the creative potential of this VFX tool to be nearly limitless.

    Negative

    Creative Cloud, unfortunately, is not great. I'd prefer to own software outright. Worse for AE, the alternatives seem to be catching up fast. Hitfilm Pro is an excellent alternative (That I recently switched to) and Fusion is also amazing for pro-grade compositing and keying, and both of those offer one-time pricing and feature limited but still decent free versions. After Effects needs to continue improving, and Adobe cannot be complacent and expect to retain its customer base in the future.

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  • Reviewer Name: Nikita M.
    Position: Motion designer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    My nerves are more expensive than an Adobe subscription

    Date: Oct 15 2020
    Summary

    Your customers will suffer. You will suffer. Your whole family will suffer because you work for After Effects. Sorry, but it is. Although I still work in it, because there is no time to study other software. But I'll jump off that needle as soon as I can!

    Positive

    The program is easy to learn and does not require a lot of time to master. It is 100% suitable for you if you need to quickly do a little job.

    Negative

    After Effects constantly lags and works with bugs. Sometimes some important functionality may simply not work and you will not be able to meet the deadline.

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  • Reviewer Name: Abhishek S.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    Great software in vfx field

    Date: Dec 05 2020
    Summary

    After Effects is one of the best software for video editing, composition and vfx and used worldwide in companies and a lot of people use it personally too.

    Positive

    I am familiar with Adobe software so for me After Effects is really easy to learn.
    You can do 2 D animation, 3D animation , motion graphics and many cool special effects.
    You can do normal video editing also with many effect and transitions.
    There are lot of plugins are available for after effect Which help you to do advance video editing or vfx for an example element 3d for creating packshots.

    Negative

    For new users who are not familiar with these kind of software can face issues to understand the interface, it's not hard but there are lot of things.
    After Effects needs a high system configuration for vxf and some other things but if you want normal video editing then its ok.
    It created lot of temp files which take a lot of space.

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  • Reviewer Name: Chet N.
    Position: Ceo
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Best video software

    Date: Apr 17 2020
    Summary

    It is definitely the best software possible to create high quality professional videos. Definitely my go to

    Positive

    So many great advanced features that does pretty much anything you need. There isn't much you can't do!

    Negative

    It is a pretty advanced platform so there is a learning curve

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  • Reviewer Name: Kunal R.
    Position: Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Professional editing tool

    Date: Jul 11 2020
    Summary

    Adobe After Effects is a promising and powerful video editing tool. It offers professional services to give excellent VFX and motion editing. I highly recommend this tool it's the greatest and best editor I ever used.

    Positive

    It offers the best video editing available in the market. It comes with great editing brushes and options to implement your idea into it. Best for VFX and motion editing.

    Negative

    You need some professional experiences or some time to learn from tutorials.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Best animating tool

    Date: Nov 11 2020
    Summary

    The rendering time is a little high but has after the rendering is complete the final output will be mind blowing.

    Positive

    Very powerful.
    Enhances the videos with its effects.
    Loaded with video composition tools too.
    Has a Good community to help.

    Negative

    Difficult to understand at first but after a little hands on you will find it easy if you are serious in learning this.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Computer Science Professor
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    A professional application for GFX enthusiasts

    Date: May 25 2020
    Summary

    It is an overall wonderful experience. I can freely create visual effects at will and it looks professional as well. It is a great experience to have and great for GFX enthusiasts starting out.

    Positive

    Adobe After Effects is one of the most powerful tools to create visual effects be it for movies, short films, etc. It is the complete package as well as having an interface filled with information so that users won't get lost with its vast features.

    Negative

    The downside of Adobe After Effects is that it isn't for everyone, you'll need a really beefy PC in order to render effects correctly, so it isn't for budget-friendly desktop computers.

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