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If you are a professional earning a living via motion graphics, the ROI on this upgrade is roughly one week of saved labor. If you are a hobbyist, the standard version 44 is likely sufficient. But for the rest of us chasing the "Hollywood look" on an indie budget, version 46 is the new gold standard.

According to leaked release notes (verified by our sources), this version was initially designed for a consortium of streaming giants to handle high-volume VFX turnover. Due to overwhelming demand, it is being selectively rolled out to pro users.

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