Adobe After Effects for macOS is a powerful software application that allows users to create motion graphics, visual effects, and animations on Mac computers, enabling them to add dynamic elements to videos by animating still images, designing 3D animations, and applying various effects, making it a leading tool for post-production in film, video, and television industries; essentially, it lets you manipulate and transform video footage with a wide range of creative tools, all native to the Mac operating system.
Key points to remember:
- Operating System: macOS Monterey (version 12) or later
- Processor: Apple M1 Pro, M1 Max, or M1 Ultra (recommended)
- Memory (RAM): 16GB minimum, 16GB unified memory recommended
- Storage: Fast internal SSD for optimal performance