After Effects CC 2018 includes many new features that improve performance and usability. Some key additions include upgraded support for Cinema 4D, the ability to preview in 10-bit with compatible hardware, additional font and digit options, improved VR and essential graphics tools, a redesigned puppet tool, visualizing property values, automating with external data files, and various productivity enhancements like null creation and shortcut copying. Motion blur and third-party effects also benefit from increased GPU acceleration.