Adobe After Effects 7 announced

2006-01-17

Flexible Design Environment, High Fidelity OpenGL Support, Flash Video Export, and Professionally Designed Animation Presets Highlight Major Release

Adobe today announced and shipped Adobe® After Effects® 7.0 software, the industry standard tool for producing motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, DVD, and the Web. Professionals can streamline their workflows to produce compelling content for any media with the new features packed in Adobe After Effects 7.0, including a re-designed, unified user interface, accelerated high-fidelity OpenGL 2.0 support, and the industry's most comprehensive Flash Video (FLV) export capabilities. Adobe After Effects 7.0 is available as a stand-alone product or as part of Adobe Production Studio also announced today.

New features to look forward to:

Redesigned, unified user interface
Graph Editor
High Dynamic Range (HDR) color support
Faster mask rendering
32-bit audio support
Real-time, high-fidelity OpenGL support
Expanded file format support (FLV files!)
Adobe Photoshop CS2 integration
Auto Save
Timesaving Animation and Behavior Presets plus project templates
Timewarp
Character-level blurs
Creative blur effects

More info:
http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects/

::: Are you ready for a creative power? ::: : : .

nrg · 2006-01-17 #2

A bit off topic: 2Advanced & Adobe will have an open discussion this week on the future of After Effects, especially on the integration with Flash. All input is welcome here.

rohitmalik · 2006-01-17 #3

It still doesn't support photoshop layer styles as i read at creative cow forum.

nrg · 2006-01-17 #4

http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects/newfeatures2.html
Save 32-bit HDR and 16-bit color values in Adobe Photoshop® files. Text remains editable, and layers, common layer styles, blending modes, masks, and transparency are all preserved when Photoshop files are imported as compositions. Use Photoshop paths as masks or animation paths.

Common layer styles are preserved, but I also guess you can't edit them like you are used to in Photoshop... too bad.

alexboyer · 2006-01-17 #5

ACK! I just ordered it and after I checked out, I saw it was on backorder.

alexboyer · 2006-01-17 #6

Ok, anyone know whether they've thought about dual monitor users? I know as of 6.5, you couldn't drag most of the panels outside the main program window...

nrg · 2006-01-17 #7

Originally posted by alexboyer
Ok, anyone know whether they've thought about dual monitor users? I know as of 6.5, you couldn't drag most of the panels outside the main program window...

That has been totally improved... I know for sure I'm going to like the new interface a lot: http://www.creativecow.net/articles/...s_7/index.html

flashkicks · 2006-01-17 #8

Seriously... take a tour: http://www.adobe.com/products/aftere...cts_movie.html

lol, I wonder what the system requirements are for AE7.
Probably require a blazing fast high-end PC.

Looks hella good though.

Edit*

Btw, the guy in that video talks about watching the workflow section first. Where is the workflow section?

v1q · 2006-01-17 #9

I THINK I JUST GOT A HARDON!

QaBOjk · 2006-01-17 #10

omg it has a new thing called 'timewarp' which lets u slow down or speed up video with smooth crisp results, a new full fledged timing tool in Adobe After Effects 7.0
it's a method called Pixel Motion

alexboyer · 2006-01-17 #11

Originally posted by flashkicks
Btw, the guy in that video talks about watching the workflow section first. Where is the workflow section?

I think he's referring to the workflow section in the Adobe Total Training video series.

tafkah · 2006-01-18 #12

Originally posted by alexboyer
I think he's referring to the workflow section in the Adobe Total Training video series.

Ahhh, the legend that is Brian "Ok, so i'm just going to go ahead and..."Maffit

you gotta love him.

mmm, those dual monitor panel updates are gonna really improve my workflow... if i can just convince work to buy it!!!

Fakepilot · 2006-01-18 #13

Boy, have I been waiting for this release! Just bought it online.

Had this problem with AE 6.5 for Mac, in Tiger the keyboard shortcuts didn't work if I did not have an American keyboard. So I had to switch my preferences each time using AE, quite a mess...

Looking forward for the new interface, the graph editor, timewarp, OpenGL support , lens blur, etc. Feel a bit crazy. Crazy high expectations.

alexboyer · 2006-01-18 #14

ARRRGH! When is this going to ship???

Shane · 2006-01-19 #15

We just got a hands on demonstration from the UI designers of AE 7. Amazing stuff and some HUGE workflow upgrades. I cannot wait to get a copy.

BenConnito · 2006-01-19 #16

they say in the new features that it has a new FLV exporter in it...does anyone know if this means the On2 codec is comming defualt with AE7, and will it work through Quicktime still so that it can be used in other apps, or will I still have to have flash installed or the codec from On2 for the exporter to work

roldamog · 2006-01-20 #17

bèèèèèèèèèzm !
can't wait, can't wait, can't waaaaaaaaaaait !

nrg · 2006-01-23 #18

Big news from Steve Kilisky's After Effects Blog:
the After Effects 7.0 Pro tryouts are available!

You can access the tryouts here: Mac and Win.

The tryouts are fully functional for 30 days after installation.

alexboyer · 2006-01-23 #19

Yikes that was a hefty download! 1.2GB....

Hehe, time to start playing around though.

alexboyer · 2006-01-24 #20

Well this program is wicked cool. The time warp thing is interesting. It uses motion vectors to interpolate frames and apparently you need high quality original footage to get this to work properly. I made the mistake of using already compressed web video as my first test and the result was really odd, hehe.

Like NRG said, you can undock, redock and rearrange every panel it has to your liking and save whatever you happen to like as a preset.

Haven't been able to get the video card needed to support the OpenGL 2 features (Nvidia 6800+), so that'll have to wait. The ability to change the workspace tone is great!

Some of the presets are really cool to mess with too. They are added to a project like a plug-in and can be tweaked to your liking. My only issue is I'm getting some errors on some of them even though the Cycore stuff is installed.

Can't wait to see how

people put this new stuff to use!

daveglanz · 2006-01-24 #21

Has anyone had any issues with installing and starting on Mac 10.4? A coworker can't seem to get the app started at all, it crashes after opening every time.

Fakepilot · 2006-01-24 #22

I bought and recieved my version of AE 7.0 Pro for Mac. It works great. Except that the application or any aliases made from it cannot be dragged to the dock. Weird?

daveglanz · 2006-01-24 #23

That is weird...

We installed on my Mac, all is fine. The second mac is the one having issues.

I suppose then I should wonder, can you only install on one machine? I thought 2 would be the limit...

daveglanz · 2006-01-25 #24

problem solved- we had to create a new user account- not sure why.

B-Rhapsody · 2006-01-28 #25

I came..

nrg · 2006-02-02 #26

Mactel & After Effects faq, by Steve Kilisky:

1. We plan to release a Universal version of After Effects.
2. We are not planning to release a Mactel version of After Effects 7.0
3. The transition requires a major development effort, not just for us, but our 3rd party partners (plug-ins as an example).
4. We are not aware of any known issues running After Effects 7.0 using Rosetta, however in most cases user will not see any performance improvements and are likely to see performance degradation.

Eziechel · 2006-02-05 #27

I got my upgrade few days ago (impressive shipping time - less than a day) and so far I'm really impressed about the big step they made with that version... the timeing was perfect 'cause I'll start couple of projects next week.

StreamerDA · 2006-03-01 #28

Its about time they updated the interface. It was unusable before. Still think it is lacking in some areas. But a vast improvement. Its particle system isn't as sophisticated as say the shake/motion system and neither is the workflow but still a lot better.

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	nrg 11 Creative Assets	2006-01-17 #2
	A bit off topic: 2Advanced & Adobe will have an open discussion this week on the future of After Effects, especially on the integration with Flash. All input is welcome here.

	rohitmalik	2006-01-17 #3
	It still doesn't support photoshop layer styles as i read at creative cow forum.

	nrg 11 Creative Assets	2006-01-17 #4
	http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects/newfeatures2.html Save 32-bit HDR and 16-bit color values in Adobe Photoshop® files. Text remains editable, and layers, common layer styles, blending modes, masks, and transparency are all preserved when Photoshop files are imported as compositions. Use Photoshop paths as masks or animation paths. Common layer styles are preserved, but I also guess you can't edit them like you are used to in Photoshop... too bad.

	alexboyer	2006-01-17 #5
	ACK! I just ordered it and after I checked out, I saw it was on backorder.

	alexboyer	2006-01-17 #6
	Ok, anyone know whether they've thought about dual monitor users? I know as of 6.5, you couldn't drag most of the panels outside the main program window...

	nrg 11 Creative Assets	2006-01-17 #7
	Originally posted by alexboyer Ok, anyone know whether they've thought about dual monitor users? I know as of 6.5, you couldn't drag most of the panels outside the main program window... That has been totally improved... I know for sure I'm going to like the new interface a lot: http://www.creativecow.net/articles/...s_7/index.html

	flashkicks	2006-01-17 #8
	Last edited by flashkicks : 2006-01-17 at 08:54. Seriously... take a tour: http://www.adobe.com/products/aftere...cts_movie.html lol, I wonder what the system requirements are for AE7. Probably require a blazing fast high-end PC. Looks hella good though. Edit* Btw, the guy in that video talks about watching the workflow section first. Where is the workflow section?

	QaBOjk	2006-01-17 #10
	omg it has a new thing called 'timewarp' which lets u slow down or speed up video with smooth crisp results, a new full fledged timing tool in Adobe After Effects 7.0 it's a method called Pixel Motion

	B-Rhapsody	2006-01-28 #25
	I came..

	alexboyer	2006-01-17 #11
	Originally posted by flashkicks Btw, the guy in that video talks about watching the workflow section first. Where is the workflow section? I think he's referring to the workflow section in the Adobe Total Training video series.

	tafkah	2006-01-18 #12
	Originally posted by alexboyer I think he's referring to the workflow section in the Adobe Total Training video series. Ahhh, the legend that is Brian "Ok, so i'm just going to go ahead and..."Maffit you gotta love him. mmm, those dual monitor panel updates are gonna really improve my workflow... if i can just convince work to buy it!!!

	Fakepilot	2006-01-18 #13
	Boy, have I been waiting for this release! Just bought it online. Had this problem with AE 6.5 for Mac, in Tiger the keyboard shortcuts didn't work if I did not have an American keyboard. So I had to switch my preferences each time using AE, quite a mess... Looking forward for the new interface, the graph editor, timewarp, OpenGL support , lens blur, etc. Feel a bit crazy. Crazy high expectations.

	alexboyer	2006-01-18 #14
	ARRRGH! When is this going to ship???

	Shane 1 Creative Assets	2006-01-19 #15
	We just got a hands on demonstration from the UI designers of AE 7. Amazing stuff and some HUGE workflow upgrades. I cannot wait to get a copy.

	BenConnito	2006-01-19 #16
	they say in the new features that it has a new FLV exporter in it...does anyone know if this means the On2 codec is comming defualt with AE7, and will it work through Quicktime still so that it can be used in other apps, or will I still have to have flash installed or the codec from On2 for the exporter to work

	roldamog	2006-01-20 #17
	bèèèèèèèèèzm ! can't wait, can't wait, can't waaaaaaaaaaait !

	nrg 11 Creative Assets	2006-01-23 #18
	Big news from Steve Kilisky's After Effects Blog: the After Effects 7.0 Pro tryouts are available! You can access the tryouts here: Mac and Win. The tryouts are fully functional for 30 days after installation.

	alexboyer	2006-01-23 #19
	Yikes that was a hefty download! 1.2GB.... Hehe, time to start playing around though.

	alexboyer	2006-01-24 #20
	Well this program is wicked cool. The time warp thing is interesting. It uses motion vectors to interpolate frames and apparently you need high quality original footage to get this to work properly. I made the mistake of using already compressed web video as my first test and the result was really odd, hehe. Like NRG said, you can undock, redock and rearrange every panel it has to your liking and save whatever you happen to like as a preset. Haven't been able to get the video card needed to support the OpenGL 2 features (Nvidia 6800+), so that'll have to wait. The ability to change the workspace tone is great! Some of the presets are really cool to mess with too. They are added to a project like a plug-in and can be tweaked to your liking. My only issue is I'm getting some errors on some of them even though the Cycore stuff is installed. Can't wait to see how people put this new stuff to use!

	daveglanz	2006-01-24 #21
	Has anyone had any issues with installing and starting on Mac 10.4? A coworker can't seem to get the app started at all, it crashes after opening every time.

	Fakepilot	2006-01-24 #22
	I bought and recieved my version of AE 7.0 Pro for Mac. It works great. Except that the application or any aliases made from it cannot be dragged to the dock. Weird?

	daveglanz	2006-01-24 #23
	That is weird... We installed on my Mac, all is fine. The second mac is the one having issues. I suppose then I should wonder, can you only install on one machine? I thought 2 would be the limit...

	daveglanz	2006-01-25 #24
	problem solved- we had to create a new user account- not sure why.

	nrg 11 Creative Assets	2006-02-02 #26
	Mactel & After Effects faq, by Steve Kilisky: 1. We plan to release a Universal version of After Effects. 2. We are not planning to release a Mactel version of After Effects 7.0 3. The transition requires a major development effort, not just for us, but our 3rd party partners (plug-ins as an example). 4. We are not aware of any known issues running After Effects 7.0 using Rosetta, however in most cases user will not see any performance improvements and are likely to see performance degradation.

	Eziechel	2006-02-05 #27
	I got my upgrade few days ago (impressive shipping time - less than a day) and so far I'm really impressed about the big step they made with that version... the timeing was perfect 'cause I'll start couple of projects next week.

	StreamerDA	2006-03-01 #28
	Its about time they updated the interface. It was unusable before. Still think it is lacking in some areas. But a vast improvement. Its particle system isn't as sophisticated as say the shake/motion system and neither is the workflow but still a lot better.