Version 1.5, released in 2004, improved support for high-definition video content, and added new project management tools and new filters. It also included support for 24p footage (such as footage from Panasonic's DVX-100).

Project Manager
Panasonic 24p support
Effects favorites
Project-ready Photoshop file creation
Automatic loading of built-in After Effects plug-ins
After Effects clipboard support
One-click color correction
AAF and EDL import and export
New DeEsser and DeHummer audio filters
New GPU effects
Bezier keyframe controls