Adobe Discloses Major Updates To Premiere Pro And After Effects Ahead Of IBC 2024

Adobe discloses major updates to Premiere Pro and After Effects ahead of IBC 2024

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In a move that’s sure to set the stage for International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024, Adobe has rolled out beta updates for its flagship video editing suite, Premiere Pro, and its dynamic motion graphics tool, After Effects. These updates aren’t just tweaks; they bring a new era of creative control with advanced color management, innovative 3D workflows, and significant performance boosts—aimed at giving editors an even sharper edge in their craft.

Key Features and Improvements

The headline feature in this release was an all-new color management system. Adobe stated that this system offered end-to-end color processing without the need for LUTs (Look-Up Tables).

According to Adobe, the system included six presets that worked automatically in the background, abstracting the process for beginners. Additionally, the software supported a wide spectrum of working color spaces and provided greater support for cameras from RED, ARRI, Sony, Canon, and more.

For those concerned about legacy projects, Adobe assured that the default preset mirrored the standard Premiere Pro setting, ensuring older projects retained their original appearance. The color accuracy was also maintained across Premiere Pro and After Effects through Dynamic Link.

A new Properties panel in Premiere Pro consolidated the most popular tools, effects, and quick actions, making them easier to access. For instance, the Crop tool was directly built into the program monitor, supporting adjustments for multiple clips simultaneously.

The user interface has also been updated with rounded corners and more legible fonts to enhance comfort for extended use. Additionally, users now have the option to select from two dark modes, a light mode, and a high-contrast mode.

Enhancements in After Effects

After Effects also received notable updates, including support for embedded 3D animations from third-party applications. This feature allowed creators to start their projects in other apps and finish them in After Effects. Additionally, Adobe introduced depth mapping for 3D models and new color and shadow enhancements in the Properties panel.

Adobe had also added 33 new animation presets to After Effects, promising up to four times faster performance due to hardware acceleration improvements in the UI/UX. These enhancements aim to make the creation of motion graphics smoother and more efficient.

Integration with Substance 3D and Firefly AI

Users can now send files directly from Substance 3D to After Effects, which boasts over 20,000 fully licensed assets. This feature will help streamline workflows for users who work with 3D models and animations.

Adobe also teased upcoming AI-powered video editing tools under its Firefly brand. Features such as Generative Extend, Text to Video, and Image to Video were in private beta but were expected to become publicly available later this year.

According to Ely Greenfield, Adobe’s CTO of digital media, there was a “huge appetite” for AI tools that could accelerate existing workflows. Adobe’s generative fill feature in Photoshop, introduced last year, had been one of the most frequently used features, indicating a strong demand for AI-driven enhancements.