Adobe After Effects version 24.1.0.78, released in December 2023, introduces a native 3D engine that graduates key 3D modeling tools from beta, allowing for the direct import of GLB and glTF files. The update includes GPU-accelerated rendering, image-based lighting (IBL) with HDRI support, and improved 3D snapping, alongside crucial stability fixes for the Properties panel and UI performance. For detailed release notes, read the Adobe Help Center documentation.
3D Snapping: New alignment tools allow for precise positioning of layers and models in 3D space by snapping to vertex points or surface edges. Enhanced Motion Graphics Workflow Adobe After Effects 2024 24.1.0.78
To support these heavy 3D workloads, Adobe introduced the Advanced 3D Renderer. This GPU-accelerated engine provides high-quality antialiasing and transparency, allowing for smooth, high-fidelity previews of 3D motion graphics without the immediate need for a full render. Workflow efficiency also saw improvements through: Adobe After Effects version 24
For decades, After Effects was a tool of granular control, where the artist’s time was spent wrestling with technical barriers like rotoscoping or complex 3D integration. With version 24.1.0.78, we see the maturation of the Next-Gen UI and deeper AI integration (Adobe Sensei). This version emphasizes the "flow state." By optimizing the underlying engine, Adobe is attempting to bridge the gap between the speed of thought and the rendering of pixels. The 3D Revolution: Breaking the Plane Use adjustment layers with Lumetri for quick color
While the base 24.0 release introduced the features above, version 24.1.0.78 serves as a critical stability and maintenance patch.