Version 17.1 introduced the ability to import and edit Apple ProRes RAW files natively on both Windows and macOS. ð Using Guides and Grids
This specific version (released May 2020) added powerful creative tools: You can now create strokes that thin out at the ends.
Click and drag from a ruler into the composition. Toggle Guides: Ctrl/Cmd + ; to hide or show them. Adobe After Effects 2020 v17.1
Precision is key in motion design. You can use visual aids to align your elements [2]: Ctrl/Cmd + R .
Searchable panel for adding visual transformations. 2. Basic Shortcuts (Must-Knows) V : Selection Tool Spacebar : Hand Tool (hold) or Play/Pause (toggle) Version 17
Adobe After Effects 2020 (v17.1) was a significant update that introduced , Concentric Shape Repeaters , and enhanced ProRes RAW support. This guide covers the essential workflow and the specific features of this version to help you master motion graphics. ð ïļ System Requirements (v17.1)
To run this specific version smoothly, ensure your machine meets these minimum specifications : Windows 10 (64-bit) or macOS 10.13+ RAM: 16GB minimum (32GB recommended) GPU: 2GB of VRAM (NVIDIA/AMD with OpenCL or Metal support) Storage: 5GB available disk space for installation ðĻ Core Workflow Essentials Toggle Guides: Ctrl/Cmd + ; to hide or show them
: Opens P osition, S cale, ****R**otation, or Opacity ( T ransparency). U : Reveals all active keyframes on a layer. Ctrl/Cmd + D : Duplicate layer. ð Key Features in Version 17.1