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Track 3D elements with precise control for more realistic effects.

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Enhance scenes with reflections, environment maps, and more.

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What's new in After Effects?

Adobe® After Effects® CS6 software lets you deliver cinematic visual effects and motion graphics faster than ever before with new Global Performance Cache. Extend your creativity with built-in text and shape extrusion, new mask feathering options, and the fast, easy-to-use 3D Camera Tracker.

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See the top new features in After Effects CS6

Find out more about Global Performance Cache, the 3D Camera Tracker, and other features introduced in this latest version of the industry-standard solution for animation and compositing.

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After Effects CS6 takes 64-bit performance to a new level with new Global Performance Cache, which optimizes and stores your previews so you're beating deadlines instead of waiting for updates.

Create visual effects with enhanced precision and new creative options

Create visual effects with enhanced precision and new creative options

Challenge creative bounds. Use the 3D Camera Tracker to smoothly integrate animated 3D objects with 2D video footage. Make effects look the way you intended using variable mask feathering and mocha for After Effects CS6 from Imagineer Systems Ltd.

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