We released new versions of the PSOFT AE plugins intended for the filming process of digital animation to support After Effects 2023. These new versions add highly anticipated support for Multi-Frame Rendering. Final rendering speed is now approximately 1.3 to 2 times faster. The updates also include new functionality and bug fixes.
The updates can be downloaded for free by registered users of each product.
Update Details
PSOFT anti-aliasing for AE 1.1.0 Product Information (Japanese)
[New Functionality]- Support for Multi-Frame Rendering.
- Updated the installer.
- Updated the license version.
- Added support for online authorization and license return of standalone and network licenses.
- Switched to an online manual.
- Changed the upper limit of color threshold and key color threshold to 1020.
- Other minor changes.
PSOFT CelFX for AE 1.1.0 Product Information (Japanese)
[New Functionality]- Support for Multi-Frame Rendering.
- Updated the installer.
- Added support for online authorization and license return of standalone licenses.
- Switched to an online manual.
- Adjusted the custom UI.
- Switched the Gradient's Fit button to a standard AE button.
- Fixed the problem where reducing the Scale in Texture created black fringes at alpha boundaries.
- Fixed the problem where Deband would freeze when used after an effect that changes layer size.
- Other minor changes.
PSOFT CelMX for AE 1.1.0 Product Information (Japanese)
[New Functionality]- Support for Multi-Frame Rendering.
- Added colors to the ChromaticAberrations Mode.
- Updated the installer.
- Added support for online authorization and license return of standalone licenses.
- Switched to an online manual.
- Adjusted the custom UI.
- Fixed a problem where a different Process was drawn when a Process that was disabled in BlurCelMulti's View was selected.
- Fixed an error generated when pasting BlurPath or Glow.
- Other minor changes.
PSOFT ComicStyle for AE 1.6.0 Product Information (Japanese)
[New Functionality]- Support for Multi-Frame Rendering.
- Updated the installer.
- Updated the standalone license version.
- Added support for online authorization and license return of standalone licenses.
- Switched to an online manual.
- Other minor changes.
PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Line for AE 4.1.0 Product Information (Japanese)
[New Functionality]- Support for Multi-Frame Rendering.
- Added [Run Command] functionality.
- Updated the installer.
- Switched to an online manual.
- Added support for HiDPI and adjusted the custom UI.
- Fixed a problem where the Line Sets List's View button stopped responding if multiple Line Sets had the same name.
- Fixed a problem where an error could occur in the PLD reading script if the OS display language was changed.
- Other minor changes.
Supported Versions of After Effects
- Windows versions
- Adobe After Effects 2022 / 2023
- Color support: 8, 16, 32bpc
Update Procedure
Download the new installer from the "Download" section of the PSOFT User Page and install.
Important
For users of "PSOFT anti-aliasing for AE" and "PSOFT ComicStyle for AE":
You must apply for a "Free Upgrade" to use the newly released "PSOFT anti-aliasing for AE" 1.1.0 and "PSOFT ComicStyle for AE" 1.6.0. We are sorry for the inconvenience but please access the "Upgrade" section of the PSOFT User Page and perform the upgrade procedure.
The goal of this change is to discontinue the old license format and replace it with the new format. With this upgrade, it will become possible to perform online authorizations and online license returns in environments connected to the internet.
Affected Products:
- "PSOFT anti-aliasing for AE" (standalone license) version 1.0.12 and older
- "PSOFT anti-aliasing for AE" (network license) version 1.0.12 and older
- "PSOFT ComicStyle for AE" (standalone license) version 1.5.5 and older
Note:
- After upgrading a product, its "Serial ID" will be updated and it will be necessary to authorize it once more. Also, the old "Serial ID" will be deleted from the User Page and it will not be possible to return to the old version.
- The old versions' "Serial ID" and "License Key" cannot be used with the new plugins. If you wish to use the old plugins, please do not apply for upgrades and continue using the old versions.
- Please use the "PSOFT Network License Manager" 2.5.4 or newer with "PSOFT anti-aliasing for AE" (network license). Also, please note that old licenses from before the upgrade cannot be used with the "PSOFT Network License Manager" 2.5.4 or newer.
