: New "Pins" (Position, Starch, Bend, and Advanced) provided much finer control over mesh deformations.
Adobe After Effects CC 2018 is designated as version 15.x, while version 13.8.1 corresponds to the 2015.3 release, which introduced GPU-accelerated effects in August 2016. Key features of the CC 2018 (v15.x) release, which launched in late 2017, include data-driven animation, Master Properties, and VR immersive tools. According to community discussions, older versions like CC 2018 are no longer available for direct download through the Creative Cloud desktop app, as Adobe's policy only supports the current and one prior version. For official details on the 2015.3 update, visit Adobe Blog .