Adobe After Effects is one of the most popular software options available when it comes to visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing. Part of the Creative Cloud suite of software, it enables you to craft effects to an industry standard, and it’s used to polish many high-end Hollywood productions.

However, After Effects isn’t for everyone. You may not like the complex layer-based interface, or you might not be keen on its functionality. Or it may be that you’re put off by the subscription fee which can become very expensive over time.