While Master Properties were technically introduced in 2019, perfected them. This feature allows you to create a single complex composition (like a lower third or a logo sting) and expose only specific sliders, checkboxes, or color pickers to the user in Premiere Pro.
Data compiled from user benchmarking on Puget Systems and AEScripts forums. adobe after effects cc 2019 16 1 18
The feature is also a welcome addition, allowing users to automatically adjust the audio levels of background music or voiceovers to ensure that dialogue is always clear and prominent. While Master Properties were technically introduced in 2019,
If you rely on a heavy third-party pipeline, rolling back to 16.1.18 is often the fix when newer versions mysteriously fail to render. The feature is also a welcome addition, allowing
Version 16.1.18 represents the end of an era —the last great version before Adobe started aggressively re-skinning the UI. It offers the classic, no-nonsense layout that muscle memory still relies on.
A notorious memory leak existed in After Effects 16.0, causing the software to consume RAM until it crashed during long rendering sessions. The "Edit > Purge > All Memory & Disk Cache" command finally worked as intended, freeing up GBs of RAM without requiring a restart. This single fix made 16.1.18 the go-to version for overnight renders.