After Effects 2026 introduces the biggest feature jump in years. In this session,
you’ll learn how to take full advantage of parametric meshes, Substance materials,
new compositing tools, expanded typography features, and a range of overlooked
quality-of-life upgrades that can genuinely transform your workflow.
We’ll also look ahead at what’s coming next, exploring features currently brewing
in the public Beta. Some of them are still very much under wraps, and the only way
to see them in action is to be in the room.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
The latest native 3D tools and workflows
Improved vector and shape layer pipelines Key compositing enhancements
New and expanded text tools
Small, obscure features that save time and boost creativity
Exciting upcoming tools currently in Beta