This is a game-changer. You can now natively import GLB and GLTF 3D model files directly into After Effects. These models, complete with their materials, can be dropped into your composition alongside 2D and other 3D layers. This eliminates the need for intermediate rendering, allowing you to design with 3D shapes and text in a unified space. (OBJ file support, a widely used 3D format, was available in beta during this release, with full support arriving in a subsequent update).
Released in early 2024 as the first major point update to the Adobe After Effects 2024 lineup, version serves as a bridge between the feature-heavy launch of 24.0 and the upcoming 24.2 release. Unlike beta versions (which carry a x.xx build number), this is a General Availability (GA) release, meaning it has passed Adobe’s internal quality assurance and is recommended for production environments. Adobe After Effects 2024 24.1.0.78
What do you create most? (e.g., 2D character animation, 3D motion graphics, or VFX rotoscoping?) This is a game-changer
render times and preview stability are crucial for motion design studios. Build 24.1.0.78 includes deep architecture optimization. Unlike beta versions (which carry a x
Version 24.1.0.78 includes several "quality of life" improvements that address long-standing user requests: Multi-layer Keyframe Copy-Paste