The Trapcode Suite 18 includes the following plugins:

If you are a hobbyist who only uses After Effects once a month, the subscription price may feel steep. However, for professional studios and freelance motion designers, the time saved via GPU rendering and the creative ceiling raised by 3D model import justifies the cost immediately.

Need to add smoke, fire, or magical dust to a live-action plate? Particular 6.0 now includes improved "Sprite" randomization and defocus effects that match camera lenses perfectly.

Here is a blog post covering what makes this suite a staple in the industry. Elevating After Effects: A Deep Dive into Trapcode Suite 18

Tao, which creates 3D geometry from a single mask path, now supports . You can now animate a 2D path, and Tao will seamlessly morph the resulting 3D ribbon geometry, allowing for smooth transitions between logos or shapes without tearing.