After Effects

josh_fishParticipant

Quick apply option to change list order to recently usedOpen for Voting

The new quick apply box is a great addition and amazing to have a native command box, so amazing job!One feature which I feel would help give it a boost is to be able to change how the list order is shown. Mostly so it lists in order of recently used. Often projects will use the same effects or presets so it would be very useful to be able to hit enter on opening at the top, or a tap or two of the down arrow and already be where you need to be

Having problems with After Effects 2025 unable to open Cinema project files

stylish_Miracle8217Participant

Bug Reports

I'm having some massive issues with Cineware in After Effects 2025 (25.3.2). Haven't submitted a ticket for Maxon yet because I think it's something wrong on my end, but can't figure it out. Whenever I import even the most basic .c4d scene file into AE (made not only with Cinema 2025.3.2 but with any 2025 Cinema version) I'm unable to open it into a comp with crashing. If I drag the .c4d file to the button to create a new comp, it'll simply crash with this following last log message: <######> <BEE_MiscTasks> <5> Set Artisan Task: Classic 3DIf instead I try right-clicking the .c4d file and select New Comp from Selection, I get the following error message first: "After Effects error: Error during event PF_Cmd_EVENT Code (PF_Err_INTERNAL_STRUCT_DAMAGED) : GlobalData image was nullptr during DrawEvent(512) ( 25 :: 101 )"I've reset preferences, uninstalled, reinstalled etc etc. And not only that, I'm getting this exact same error across multiple machines:2022 Mac Studio /

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martindsnParticipant

Text layers aligned verically and horizontally, extended characters do not align properly

I’m trying to create a lower third template with two text ayers the lower text layer follows the other text layer vertically and horizontally. I used the expression from this thread.It works but with some extended characters the text layers are no more aligned correctly to the left.Though the last comment in the thread above mentioned it I found no solution to this.Thank you for your help.The T in the layer below shifts the text box to the left

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Jaydude-wbInspiring

Make it possible to use both layer name or comp name as string input AND use text styling expressionsOpen for Voting

When using the ‘new’ text styling expressions, it seems mandatory to get text from a second layer’s sourceText.Many of my projects depend on using names of Comps and Layers as text input.Why isn’t it possible to make a text layer use both techniques: input the string from Comp name or Layer name AND make use of text styling?Please add that.

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martinb5966616Participant

Film Impact Effects Added to AEOpen for Voting

Since the Film Impact effects have replaced the default effects in Premiere (Ex. Gaussian Blur, Directional Blur), and a huge part of dynamic link is the fact the effects transfer, the Film Impact effects should be ported to AE, or at the very least effects should translate to the AE versions like how Ultra Key will convert to Keylight when dynamic link is used. Premiere and AE have never had 1:1 effect continuity but it used to be true that every effect in Premiere was accessible in AE, but now unless you’re using the legacy effects even basic effects like Gausian Blur don’t even transfer, not to mention the new usefull tools that would be a life saver if they were compatible with dynamic link like Clone or RGB Split.

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traindevieParticipating Frequently

Add Film Impact Transitions to After Effects as EffectsOpen for Voting

hican you guys add Film Impact Transitions and effects to After effectswhen i do Dynamic link from Premier i want to use them but theres not much in after effect( its like what Boris FX did with there transitions they come as effects in AE)

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Project Settings Colorspace pop out menu unuseable

christian_8313Participant

Bug Reports

Issue - When trying to open the colorspace options in After Effects 26 Project Settings on a second monitor attached to my MacBook menu I am unable to scroll up or down to select more colorspaces. When I bring the same window on to my MacBook’s monitor, the colorspace options immediately closes when clicked on, selecting whatever colorspace my cursor was over. If I hold down the mouse button I can hold the menu open, but I can not scroll. Steps to reproduce - Open project settings > Color > Colorspace - can not scroll up or down to see other options - the pop out menu of color spaces exceeds the screen. Expected result - A scrollable menu of color spaces to choose from. Actual result - the pop out menu of color spaces exceeds the screen, or instantly closes after opening unless holding mouse1. Screen recording – Adobe After Effects version - 26.0 Operating system - MacBook Pro Apple m5 Tahoe 26.1 GPU driver version (Windows only) - Video format - Comparative information Only

Casey_DInspiring

How to append version to Render items automatically?

Often times, we need to append the latest version to a new render. Maybe its the latest version for today, or reflecting the version from the project.For example, using the [projectName].[fileExtension] template, you get:ProjectName_v001.aep >> ProjectName_v001.movHowever, often we have many comps inside the same AEP which all need to have the version appended to the end. Creating [projectName]_[compName] places the version INSIDE the filename, and not at the end. This results in ProjectName_v001_CompName.mov. The only way to put the version at the end is manually. What would be great, is some way to append the project version to the END of the string. Even an incremental version which reads other files in the output folder and goes up 1 version. For example something like [projectVersion] or [version] or [v###]. Is there some way to approach this that I’m not considering, or some way to create incremental numbers at the end of the string?

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Point LineParticipating Frequently

Make the UI font size Adjustable.Open for Voting

Many people have trouble with eye strain especially animators. Why in the world was this functionality removed from After Effects? Please add this feature.

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Santosh Kumar_Sethi2131Participant

After Effects 2026 and Beta (Both) Freezes the Preview on 3D Camera with RTX 5080(Ryzen 9 9950X) – Driving Me Nuts!

Hey everyone,I've been using After Effects for years without issues, but lately, whenever I add a 3D camera layer to a comp, the preview just freezes solid. I have a 3D button enabled on all the layers. I have two viewports open too – one with an active camera, another with a custom 3-view camera. It throws this annoying "using processor graphics" error even though I've got a beastly RTX 5080. Sometimes it shows this message and sometimes it doesn't—just stuck the preview. This wasn't happening before—everything was smooth. After Effects keeps telling me it's using your processor graphics after I disable it on the Device Manager—there is no effect to it. It still gets stuck and won't preview at all. Super frustrating for my motion graphics work!How to Reproduce (Easy to Test) Open any project or new comp. Layer > New > Camera (make it 3D). Hit spacebar or 0 to preview—instant freeze with the graphics warning. My Setup After Effects 2026 (fully updated) Windows 11 CPU: Ryz

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Bruno QuintinInspiring

sourceRectAtTime().depth for 3D models and PrimitivesOpen for Voting

Could the sourceRectAtTime() expression work on 3D models and Primitives? Adding a depth parameter in addition to width and height would be great!

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Roland KahlenbergLegend

Need access to 3D Model Layers true size in pixelsOpen for Voting

Need Scripting API and Expressions access to 3D Model Layers true size in pixels - these are foundational to creating pixel-perfect layouts and better tasting beers and burgers.

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Using "Shift+ / (output: | ) as a Keyboard shortcut will not allow you to type that character.

Scott.C.Inspiring

Bug Reports

Issue -- Can’t use “Shift + \” as a keyboard shortcut for split comp viewer and lock without breaking the ability to type “|||||||||” Steps to reproduce: Set New locked comp viewer to “SHIFT + \” New Type Layer Attempt to type the characters --- |||| Expected result - Type layer takes precedent and types out |||||||. Actual result - Comp viewer splits many times. Adobe After Effects version - 26.0.0 Operating system -MacOS 26.3.1 Video format - n/aWorkaround -- switch to default keyboard map so you can type properly or copy paste from another app…

WhyAdoobie?Participant

Cine4d Lite Cannot Close Only Makes New Untitled Project AE 26.

Issue - Cine4d Lite - Will Not Close with “Edit Close, or Clicking “Red X”. Only creates new project. Steps to reproduce - Open Cin4d Lite, create project, save, try to close Cin4d with “X” or Menu>Close. (It does close when right clicking on Icon in doc (Max OS) Expected result - App Should Close? Actual result - New Project Copy is Created Adobe After Effects version - CC 26, Operating system - Osx Tahoe 26.3.1 Comparative information helps us understand more about when the issue occurs: Only tested on One project Does it affect new projects? When did the problem begin? First Try.

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Jaydude-wbInspiring

Please make OCIO work off the shelf in stead of confusing usersOpen for Voting

OCIO must be a system to ensure convenient color management, but it leaves users frustrated. Please make it friendly for users, instead of letting them choose vague profile names from enormous lists with profiles that have quite similar names.Shouldn’t it just work within the Creative Suite apps? Switch OCIO on in all apps, and that should be it. The hassle with profiles shouldn’t be necessary - what users want is a consistent image on screen throughout apps. The apps should know how to obtain that. At this moment every import is a disappointment. Current OCIO-implementation seems to fix something that wasn’t broken. This illustrates perfectly what a hazzle this is:Example of someone who tries to explain

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Berries124Participant

Expanding video preview to two projectors

I am trying to expand the video preview on After Effects to two separate projectors. I have a Mac with an M2 chip, and I got a Wavlink in order to expand my screen to two separate outputs, and it works, but when I go to After Effects to view the video preview, it mirrors the output instead of expanding. I’ve enabled Mercury Transmit and checked both projectors, but it’s just mirroring the output twice. Is it possible to expand the output so it can be staged through both projector screens?

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charcouch98Participant

Resolution issue with screenrecording in AE

The screen recording that I’m exporting into After Effects, after exporting from Premiere is losing resolution - see attached images for reference. I’m exporting H.264, high bitrate, and making sure the frame rate is the same in the composition as well. The view is also currently set to fit, so that shouldn’t be the issue. Also tried creating a composition from the file in AE, but that didn’t help. Any ideas on what could be causing this?

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defaultd2p1g830vuj2Participant

After Effects continues to pop up this warning and no longer lets me continue beyond it.

This warning pop-up continues to pop up whenever I load up a project file in After Effects. At one point, I would be able to click “Ok” and it would disappear, allowing me to continue work in the project and manipulate said 3D object just fine as it would load in just fine. However, now, I get this warning continuously, unable to click away and move on. I do not know how to solve this issue or what I did to cause this warning to persist from now on.

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KeithH45Participating Frequently

freeze first frame and extend backwards

i have a xclip that is in the middle of my time line. i want that first frame to be dragged back to the beginning. i can't just drag the first edge of it. how can i do it? thanks.

Anchor point & Tracking tool

Anchor point of text “MOTION GRAPHICS” is at the center. When I adjust the tracking, text adjusts from LHS. What is the reason? In my view text also should be adjust from centre. Video also attached

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TalkMotionInspiring

AI (illustrator) layers not showing up in AE (after effects) CC 2014

I've just come across this issue for the first time. I've imported AI files into AE many times before and had no issues like this one.After importing the layered AI doc into AE, only one layer will show up. Attached is a video I recorded of what happens. If you can make sense of it, please let me know. Note: I can save out eps as separate files and use those in AE no problem.I'm working on a macbook pro retina and just did a fresh format about 2 weeks ago so everything is up to date. I've tried restarting AE and my computer. Also recreating a new AI file with different dimensions.I blocked out the files on my computer in respect to my clients (in case you're confused).

Is there any way to create a particular sound file for After Effect by using AI [Artificial Intelligent]?

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Casey_DInspiring

Add "Version" Property to the Filename and Location TemplateOpen for Voting

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m1jacksonInspiring

Script access to plug in valuesOpen for Voting

There are so many possibilities accessible with scripting. However the API does not allow for access to file pathing in plugin.The one that comes immediately to mind is Apply Color LUT forces a user to Open a dialog to find the LUT we want to apply. Instead, I’d like to have script access so I can do what Nuke can already do, apply LUTs thru a script call.Many times, the lut is literally sitting next to the file, but we’re forced to find it thru an Open dialog.Just make it so I can make a script that will go find it programmatically.FileA dir FileA.####.exr FileA.cubeAnd I’m not looking for an interface for just this plug in, it would be any plug in that needs an Open dialog.

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