After Effects is a digital motion graphics and compositing software. After Effects allows users to animate, alter, and composite media in 2d and 3d space with various built-in tools and third party plug-ins, as well as individual attention to variables like parallax and user-adjustable angle of observation. The latest version, CS5.5, is the twentieth generation in the product line.

Features:

Tightly integrated with other Adobe suite software

Searchable timelines and projects

Independent keyframing of x, y, z values

Cartoon effect

layer-oriented

Animate and composite flexibly in 2D and 3D

Create and animate text and vector graphics

Choose among extensive visual effects

Fluidly key, mask, rotoscope, and paint composites

Take control of motion and keyframes

Automate with scripting

Work with 32-bit audio

Gain professional results for every media type

Paint and clone with nondestructive vector brushes

Save time with efficient tools and a customizable interface