The 2023 update introduced several features aimed at increasing productivity for both beginners and professionals:
Despite its power, After Effects 2023 is known for a steep learning curve. Mastering it requires a foundational understanding of linear video, layer manipulation, and special effects. However, the 2023 ecosystem addressed this through better integration with Adobe Creative Cloud and project-based learning resources like the Classroom in a Book series.
A major workflow improvement that allowed users to point any layer to any other layer as a matte, regardless of where they sit in the layer stack.
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The 2023 update introduced several features aimed at increasing productivity for both beginners and professionals:
Despite its power, After Effects 2023 is known for a steep learning curve. Mastering it requires a foundational understanding of linear video, layer manipulation, and special effects. However, the 2023 ecosystem addressed this through better integration with Adobe Creative Cloud and project-based learning resources like the Classroom in a Book series. Adobe After Effects 2023
