After Effects

I'm trying to set up a script that "If" a file is selected, then do something on it, if not, I'd like to throw an error to do something else.I'm setting up the variable Selected Duration that polls the duration of a selected item (for the A side of the logic), but if nothing is selected, it throws an error.There is an alert that comes up in the library tab and in the console "execution result:"please select exactly one project item in the project panel (line 1)"". I just want to do something actionable based on this result to fix it since users might not see either of these alerts. Problem is, I can't seem to find check if something is selected or not. Maybe I'm going about this all wrong by testing the duration of a selection, but I can't figure a way to test if something is selected or not. Any recommendations on how to solve this would be, as always, appreciated.

After I updated to the latest release of After Effects (last week) I get these warnings for all footage in my project file whenever I alt-tab between AE and other apps.Its getting quite annoying... The project works fine whenever Im inside AE, but I have to click through these warnings every time I leave the AE-window.The warning says;After Effects warning: Unable to open file."footage path". If the file is opened in another application, closing it may solve the problem.None of my footage-files are opened in other apps.Please help - Phillip

In After Effects 2022, is there a way to add a Keyboard Shortcut to trigger a script (purchased through AEScripts.com as opposed to anything native to AE)?

AE 2022 22.6.5 MAC OS Catalina always crashing by typing Text only

I had this problem. I wrote several scripts, they worked successfully, at one point some functions stopped working, for example, when you click on a button nothing happens.Moreover, the same script works on another computer.I turned off the antivirus, ran After Effects with admin rights, nothing helps.Help, because I don't know what to do anymore

Hi everyone! AE 23.6.5 (build 4) crashes as soon as I apply the CC Radial Blur to any kind of layer. I've tried reinstalling this version and it keeps crashing. I've downgraded to 23.0 and it works perfectly. Intel processor i7 1070064gb RAM ddr4GPU Radeon RX 580 8gb  What could it be? 

How do you export a .MP4 video through Adobe Media Encoder with a transparent background?I understand when you add to render queue you choose the RGB+Alpha channel. But where is this option in Adobe Media Encoder?Project Specs: Format .MP4Frame Rate: 60 fpsFrame Size: 1920x1080Field Order: Progressive Used codec: H264Bit Rate: 40 MbpsThank you

After Effects 24.1 is Here Greetings, After Effects Users! The December release of After Effects 24.1 is here, packed with dedicated 3D-related features such as native model import, alignment tools, Image-Based Lighting, and high-fidelity, GPU-accelerated renders! Seize the excitement of this update available now on the Creative Cloud desktop app. Let's explore the multitude of incredible possibilities. What's New 3D model import Natively import 3D models (GLB, GLTF) with materials directly into After Effects and design your compositions in a unified space with 3D shapes and text.         Image-Based Lighting Use 360-degree High Dynamic Range Image (HDRI) files as a light source to realistically place models into a scene with complementary lighting and shadows, making objects appear as though they naturally belong.          Advanced 3D renderer  Render 3D motion graphics with this high-performance, GPU-powered engine

Hi i was wondering if anybody knows how to get rid of the pslit screen in the viewing window woth the little blue triangles at the sides. I have looked on youtube and i can't find any. I just want the one image to work with not multiple views of it

Hola, quise descargar After Effects desde mi cuenta con suscripción y me encontré con la sorpresa de que me pone que "Mi sistema es incompatible" Pense que era por tener la ultima version de Windows 10, por lo tanto, hace 1hs formateé y me instale el Windows 11 ultima version, la cual en los requerimientos de After Effects dice que funciona, y ni aún así me deja descargarlo, necesito ayuda urgente porfavor! 

This is a collaboration with a youtuber NJM Photo who has been using a motion control to film models with amazing results. We've worked together to create an action sequence set in the Briar Patch from Star Trek: Insurrection. The Enterprise enters the Briar Patch, passes through some nebula clouds, is attacked by the So'Na before coming about to strike back. It was a fun sequence to create and you can see the results here: https://youtu.be/6ZNjEqVNQtc   In the tutorial, after explaining how this video came about, I start by using the rotobrush tool to cut out the Enterprise from the blue background. Then I use this as a Track Matte for the beauty pass shot. This cuts out the starship but removes any concerns over spill. Next I take the lighting pass and use the Levels effect to darken the background and brighten the lights, before separating the nacelles to enhance them further with a glow. Once that's done, I then demonstrate how you can use the Camera Tracker to determin

Unfortunately 23.0 did not fix the issue for me on my M1 mac. It still only renders 2 frames at a time and gives the same error. If I revert back to version 22.4 it works perfectly but any subsequent update (including the 23.0 just released) has the playback issue.Update: version 24.0 working much better!I had various results with updates 23.1-23.6, most of them still occasionally having the issue saying it's out of memory or even black frames when rendering. It didn't matter if I had all plugins removed, fresh install, and no other programs running. I just updated to v24.0 and instantly started working like it used to before v23.0. RAM previews are loading right away and playing back in realtime speeds. I'll update if anything changes but so far they seem to have fixed the issues plaguing v23+ at least for me.

Hello,I need help with an assignment on After Effect, I would like to make text appear on a video where a woman is diving. A wave serves as a transition and can be found underwater while we follow the woman diving.  I would like the text to be revealed while we follow her underwater. I tried to do a tracking but it shows me "analysis failed" because not enough target points I suppose.  Could someone please help me? I can't attach the video in question, but I hope it will be enough... Thank you for your answers

Hello, how can I make a smooth looping animation without abruptly stopping at the second second, as you can see after the end of the second second, there is a microsecond where it abruptly stops, how can this be fixed? https://youtu.be/9zChdOwzYl4

hi creators my dynamic link is not working and i am facing this problem when i hit replace with after effects composition in premiere pro please do let me know how can i fix this