On-device performance improves editing in bandwidth-constrained environments by keeping processing local rather than relying on the cloud.

The Object Mask can be adjusted and resized, giving editors greater flexibility in refining selections.

Shape Masks gain bi-directional and 3D perspective tracking, live tracking previews, and a new Frame track editing mode to reduce manual keyframes.

After Effects expands Variable Font Animation and the Text Animator system, allowing animatable fonts along multiple axes and integration with Essential Graphics; improvements include better keyframes and expressions for titles.

The update is available immediately to Premiere Pro subscribers at no extra cost beyond their existing plan.

Overall emphasis is on faster workflows, reduced repetitive tasks, and stronger all-in-one capabilities for motion design and video editing within Creative Cloud.

These updates arrive ahead of Sundance, highlighting widespread industry adoption of Creative Cloud tools by filmmakers and creators.

Adobe rolls out AI-powered updates for Premiere and After Effects to speed up video editing, including advanced masking tools like Object Selection and Mask, Shape Masks, and a new Firefly Boards integration with a stock panel granting access to over 52 million clips without leaving Premiere.

Masked subjects can have isolated color corrections, be split into separate clips, or enhanced with dynamic effects such as a zoom that makes a fanny pack appear to fly toward the camera.

After Effects receives quality-of-life upgrades including Unmult for keying, new audio effects, faster preview playback with lower disk usage, Native WinARM support, and streamlined expression keyframing.

Enhanced masking capabilities enable faster creation of detailed masks for nuanced edits.

All AI processing occurs on-device to preserve privacy, with footage and editing decisions not used for model training.