3D Workspace: Work with 3D layers, cameras, and lights, and import 3D models (e.g., from Cinema 4D Lite, included with AE).
Advanced Compositing: Combine multiple layers of video, images, and graphics with various blending modes and effects.
Expressions: Use JavaScript-based expressions for complex, procedural animations and automation without keyframes.
Puppet Tool: Animate static images or character artwork with organic motion.
Content-Aware Fill for Video: Automatically remove unwanted objects from video footage.
Roto Brush: Isolate foreground elements quickly with intelligent rotoscoping.
Tracker & Stabilizer: Track motion for effects, or stabilize shaky footage.
Text & Shape Layers: Powerful tools for creating and animating text and vector shapes.
Extensive EffectsLibrary: Hundreds of built-in effects and presets for color correction, distortion, stylistic effects, and more.
Plugins & Integrations: Broad support for third-party plugins and tight integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition).
Team Projects: Collaborate with multiple editors and motion graphics artists in real-time.
Render Queue: Manage and batch render multiple compositions.
System Requirements (Typical for 2025 versions, always check official Adobe site for definitive specs):
Operating System: 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10 (version 20H2 or later) or Windows 11. macOS 12 (Monterey) or later.
CPU: Multi-core Intel (6th Gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen (1st Gen or newer) processor. Recommended: Intel Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9.
RAM: 16 GB RAM (minimum). Recommended: 32 GB RAM or more, especially for complex projects and 4K footage.
Disk Space: 15 GB free disk space for installation. SSD highly recommended for application installation and media cache. Additional space for cache and project files.
Graphics Card (GPU): 2 GB of GPU VRAM (minimum). Recommended: 4 GB of GPU VRAM or more for HD; 8 GB or more for 4K. Must support Metal (macOS) or DirectX 12 (Windows) and have up-to-date drivers. NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel integrated GPUs with sufficient VRAM.
Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or greater.
Internet: Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.
