Adobe After Effects CS6

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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 a fast, easy-to-use 3D Camera Tracker; built-in text and shape extrusion; and new mask feathering options. Learn more ›

Top features in After Effects CS6

  • Global Performance Cache

    Global Performance Cache

    Create visual effects faster with Global Performance Cache, which optimizes and keeps your previews so you can beat deadlines instead of waiting for frame updates.

  • 3D Camera Tracker

    3D Camera Tracker

    Track 3D elements with complete control over depth of field, shadows, and reflections. Automatically analyze and place 3D track points onto 2D footage in the background while you work.

  • Ray-traced, extruded text and shapes

    Ray-traced, extruded text and shapes

    Extrude fully ray-traced text and shapes natively and take full advantage of reflections, environment maps, and more.

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