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Here’s a technical write-up for — often internally referenced as build 14.2.1.21 (14.2.1). This release was significant in the Creative Cloud 2017 cycle.
: This change drastically reduced the need for nested pre-compositions , keeping complex timelines lean and clean. 3. Native Lumetri Scopes Panel
: macOS version 10.10 (Yosemite), 10.11 (El Capitan), or 10.12 (Sierra). Processor : Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support. RAM : 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended). adobe after effects cc 2017 1421
Borrowing advanced color grading tools from Premiere Pro, this version integrated embedded Lumetri Scopes.
Another key feature is the enhanced 3D rendering and extrusion capabilities, which allow users to create complex 3D models and animations directly within After Effects. The integration with Adobe's 3D animation software, Cinema 4D, also enables users to import and manipulate 3D models and scenes with ease.
, specifically for complex vector graphics with numerous layers Motion Graphics Acceleration : Rendering for Motion Graphics templates saw up to a 4x speed increase Dynamic Link Improvements : This change drastically reduced the need for
Needing to open projects created in the 2017 ecosystem.
Many studios and freelancers do not update to the latest version. If you are still using 14.2.1 today, it is likely for one of these three reasons:
Error: "CUDA error: Unknown error (700)" You need an older NVIDIA driver (version 378.92 or older). Newer GPU drivers dropped support for the compute API used by 14.2.1. Processor : Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
The Definitive Guide to Adobe After Effects CC 2017 (Version 14.2.1)
Microsoft Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 (64-bit); macOS version 10.10 (Yosemite) through 10.12 (Sierra). RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB or more highly recommended).
Many native effects, including Glow , Hue/Saturation , and Fractal Noise , were moved to GPU-accelerated processing, significantly speeding up both previewing and final rendering. Performance Gains in Version 14.2.1