Guide to obtaining Adobe After Effects

In this tutorial, you will learn how to obtain Adobe After Effects, both as a standalone product and through the Creative Cloud. I will guide you step by step through the entire process so that you can quickly and easily install After Effects on your computer.

Main Insights:

• Adobe After Effects is available as a subscription, which provides continuous updates and cloud storage.
• Students receive significant discounts.
• The purchasing process is user-friendly and can be found directly on the Adobe website.

Step-by-Step Guide

First, you should open your internet browser and visit Adobe's website. It is crucial that you reach the homepage to see the latest offers.

Once you are on the Adobe homepage, you will be asked whether you are in the USA or in another country. For example, if you are in Germany, you should be redirected directly to the German website.

On the landing page of adobe.de, you will see various models on offer. There are often limited-time discounts, such as the current photo subscription offered at €9.90 per month. Always keep an eye out for such promotions, especially during certain events like Black Friday, as there are often interesting discounts.

Now go to the categories "Photo, Video, and Design" to get an overview of the available products. Here you will see various programs that Adobe offers, including After Effects.

If you choose to view all programs, you will see a list of various Adobe products, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. Make sure to pay attention if you are only interested in After Effects.

When you click on "Buy Now," you will be redirected to the After Effects product page. Here you will see that the program currently costs €23.79 per month. Note that there is a special offer for students and scholars that can be under €20 per month.

It is essential to know that Adobe has transitioned from a one-time purchase model to a subscription model. This allows you to have continuous access to the latest versions and updates of After Effects and other Adobe programs.

Clicking on the "After Effects" button at the top will take you to the purchase page, where you need to enter your email address. This will be used to create a new user account or access an existing account.

In the next step, you have the option to choose between various payment methods. You can choose whether you want a monthly subscription billed annually or make a prepayment for the entire year. In general, the annual billing is more cost-effective.

Now select the annual subscription with monthly payments. Afterwards, you will see the price summary, and you can proceed with the payment process.

After the payment is made, your user account will be created, and in the background, you can download the After Effects program. The installation process is straightforward – you can simply choose the default options, meaning you can keep the early installation settings.

The installation should proceed quickly and smoothly. Verify that After Effects has been correctly installed, and we will see you in the next video where we will open the program together.

Summary

In this guide, you have learned how to acquire Adobe After Effects in various ways. You now know how to benefit from discounts and what the installation process looks like.