After Effects CS6 / Features

Combine moving and still imagery, graphics, and text in 2D or 3D space. Animate practically any aspect of each element and add sound for virtually any result you can imagine.

Work effectively on high-resolution projects — even at 32-bit-per-channel color in HD, 2K, and 4K compositions. See longer previews using all system RAM. Spend less time waiting and more time creating with smart disk caching.

Create more in less time, even in high-resolution projects. This revolution "under the hood" makes After Effects fast and responsive by taking full advantage of your computer’s hardware.

Enjoy a streamlined workflow with support for importing Adobe Photoshop® images and layer effects. Move easily between After Effects and Adobe Premiere® Pro software via Adobe Dynamic Link. Import Adobe Illustrator® files, and then animate each layer.

Manipulate moving and still images using effects such as stylize, distort, and shatter. Create grids, radio waves, particles, and more. Combine third-party plug-in effects for Hollywood-caliber results.

Create text and vector graphics in After Effects using familiar Adobe tools, and then animate those elements to create visually innovative motion graphics

Isolate moving foreground elements from backgrounds fast with the Roto Brush tool. Remove bluescreen and greenscreen backgrounds with Academy Award–winning Keylight from The Foundry*.

Remove unwanted movement with the Warp Stabilizer, or precisely match the motion of source footage with mocha for After Effects CS6. Apply realistic motion blur. Use Timewarp to slow down and speed up footage.

Exploit extended highlights and shadows with the dynamic range of real-world light. Freely push values above monitor white and recover detail without clipping.

Use expressions to link individual parameters, effects, and layers in a variety of ways — even across compositions. Also add custom capabilities to After Effects and automate repetitive tasks with robust scripting support.

Add extra capability to After Effects with plug-ins from third-party developers. Discover unique, creative effects; particles; 3D objects; and specialized workflow tools.

Deliver your work virtually anywhere. Compatibility with an extensive list of output formats lets you produce animated content for media ranging from film and broadcast to the web and mobile devices.