The difference between ps and AE

1, handling object differences:

PS, full name Photoshop, namely graphic design, is mainly used for post-processing of pictures.

AE, the full name of aftereffects, is a video special effects system software, which mainly deals with video and movie special effects.

2, industry application differences:

PS is mainly used for post-adjustment of pictures, portrait retouching, tone adjustment and ui interface making. PS can also process the post-synthesis of images in detail.

AE is mainly used for Hollywood film and television special effects, film special effects and so on. For example, green screen keying technology, video 3D synthesis and so on are all handled by AE.

Extended data:

Main functions of AE:

1, graphics and video processing: AE software can efficiently and accurately create countless eye-catching dynamic graphics and shocking visual effects.

2. Powerful path function: Just like sketching on paper, using motion sketch can easily draw animation path or add animation blur.

3. Powerful stunt control: After Effects uses hundreds of plug-ins to enhance image effects and animation control. Can be used in combination with other Adobe software and 3D software.

PS main functions:

1, image processing: Photoshop's specialty lies in image processing, editing existing bitmap images and using some special effects; Graphic creation software uses vector graphics to design graphics according to its own ideas.

2. Graphic design: Graphic design is the most widely used field of Photoshop. Whether it is a book cover, a poster or a poster, these printed materials usually need Photoshop software to process the images.

3. Advertising photography: Advertising photography, as a work with very strict visual requirements, often needs to be modified by Photoshop to get satisfactory results.

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