Adobe After Effects 2021 V18.0 -

A "gaming-style" engine designed from the ground up to replace the legacy OpenGL Fast Draft mode. It prioritizes interactive performance over visual fidelity, allowing for fluid camera movements in complex 3D scenes.

The most significant technical shift in v18.0 (initially in public beta) was the introduction of Multi-Frame Rendering. Adobe After Effects 2021 v18.0

Initial MFR support was limited to the Render Queue , with later updates planned for Composition Preview and Dynamic Link. 2. Enhanced 3D Design Space A "gaming-style" engine designed from the ground up

Professional reviews and technical benchmarks highlight that while v18.0 pushed boundaries, it remained highly resource-dependent. After Effects 18.0 is here! - Adobe Community Adobe After Effects 2021 v18.0