The 2021 updates to After Effects (primarily and v22.0 ) focused on a major architectural overhaul to modernize performance through multi-core processing and enhanced 3D design workflows. Core Performance: Multi-Frame Rendering (MFR)
The most significant development in 2021 was the introduction of , which allowed the software to utilize multiple CPU cores concurrently. Search results for After Effects 2021 (406)
Users reported rendering speeds up to 2x to 4x faster , depending on their system's core count and RAM. The 2021 updates to After Effects (primarily and v22
The reimagined Render Queue added the ability to send completion notifications to the Creative Cloud mobile app or smartwatches. The reimagined Render Queue added the ability to
A new feature that automatically renders compositions in the background while the system is idle, ensuring previews are ready when the user returns.
This tool was added to help users identify which specific layers and effects were consuming the most processing time. HUGE After Effects News - Multi-frame Rendering