After Effects

Since AE still does not save back into the folder the AE file was opened in using OPEN RECENT (have asked for this to be fixed falling on deaf ears at ABODE) the latest version of a project I worked on got deleted because it was saved in a different client folder. But I have the AME folder with 8 output files but when I open one, I see only the rendered comp project. Is there a way to take all 8 tmpAEtoAMEProject files and rebuild the actual original source AE file?

Why does some time anchor point looks different? 

I imported a obj. file into after effects. The object has a label around it but the lid en bottom needs to be from metal. How do I create a metalic look for these parts?Now the whole object is white See picture as how it looks right now

How to disable Team Projects Local Hub ? It's takes up a lot of RAM. I don't have a this function.

Hello everyone, I recently imported a 3D .obj/.glb into AE (BETA) but unfortunately, I'm unable to see the objects. Would anyone be able to help me with this issue? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 

Have to say that to now have the ability to import 3D models into AE, is amazing! Something ive been longing for ever since started using AE over 15yrs ago.  Know its still in its early stages, but a grateful Thankyou must go to the developers.

Hey I'd appreciate some help to know if what i'd trying to create is even possible. I hope this isn't to confusing to explain.I'm trying to create an expression that makes the property's value jump back to 0 every time it gets to 100. The final goal is to make the cursor cycle the whole way around it's path without stopping. Does anyone know why that would be? Am I missing something?  ☝️ code below👇  I need this master to be dragged and dropped into comps adapted using the essential editor. However, when I try and keyframe outside the master comp 👇 here named 'Cursor Control' it breaks. Anyone know why that would be? Am I missing something?

In the After Effects program, the render file that took 3 hours yesterday is now taking 25 hours. My software is up to date. On a different note, both CPU and GPU usage percentages are extremely low, with GPU at 7-9% and CPU at 40-50%. Can anyone with knowledge on this matter please help? I need to finish the project urgently.

Is it just me, or C4D is back again? When I update After Effects I get C4D again .. I don't want C4D and I can't find an option to turn off automatic installation of this app. Any ideas? Other thing is that you can't find C4D in the CC Desktop app ... So is it in an Adobe CC or not? If it's not then why do I get it with every afx update? If it is than why can't I see it in the CC Desktop app? 

Hello I have a problem using Trapcode Particular in Layer emitter mode, please see the image, as this mode needs 3D layer emits from I would expected when I rotate this layer all particles simply stick on the surface they are emitting from but they dont, they start slide over... I might missing something or I might not understand it correctly. Any ideas? 

Hello, I don't see the option to export a vpe to after effects. There is simply no option. (not just grayed out)Has something changed in an update? 

Some windows like the "hotkeys" window do not display completely on my screen, I have to hide my task bar to see the "ok" button. There are other windows where I can't see the buttons even if I hide the taskbar. Is there a way to resize the "hotkeys" window?

So, I downloaded an after effects file with animated boxes, lets suppose for example there are three boxes , all 3 boxes are in three different composition. when I change colour of the box in one composition the color changes from all composition, I deleted expression value and disabled expression still somehow its all connected. 

glass effects not applying in after effects beat version from dimension exported file ( tell me the perfect way to export 3d file from dimension and what's the better option .obj  .glb

Hi, dear community, I'm trying to animate a TEXT with 'TRACKING' (character spacing).It's supposed to 'drift in' from right to left, that is, fixed reference point should be left (yes, I did ALIGN it LEFT, and also place the ANCHOR POINT there), starting with a high character tracking, easing in towards it normal spacing aligned with a text block on its left.*More Options - Anchor Point Grouping: WORD*Range Selector- Start: 0%- End: 100%- Offset: 0%  This is driving me nuts ...Many thanksSandro

I bought MYFX Extension for After Effectcs, when I click on MYFX from the Extension section, it does not open. It does not appear on the screen. Please help.

I haven't had any problems stabilizing hyperlapse footage in After Effects.Well, nothing works at a resolution of 5K (5120 x 2880). AE doesn't even begin to analyze.I've only been working on 5K since I got a new computer with an i9-13000KF, ASUS RTX 4090, and DDR5 64GB, Windows 11 ProThat should work.What could be the problem? GreetingsJurgen

Hi there,  When i use the standard effect "Blinking Cursor Typewriter Console", it won't blink the cursor when i press enter for a new tekstline. Is there a solution for it? Or do i have to aniamate each line for it's own? thnx! 

I am VERY new to AE, and want to use it mainly for manga animation. I've watched around 8 hours of tutorials, and none i've seen have shown a resolution to the problem I'm having. When I put a clip in the comp, it plays fine, but if i add another clip on top of it, they both won't show up unless one ends so the next can begin. (yes, the shy button is disabled). If I overlap clips, only the one on the bottom shows up, and the one on top won't. When i use the pen tool to create masks, underneath the mask is just my background color, and not the clip that's supposed to be under it. They won't layer. 

Hi guys, I am new to after effects and need a solution to my problem. i am creating an annimated video and the client wants me to drop 28,000 bottles from a truck into a landfill. the bottles then need to stay in the landfill after they drop.  I dropped a bunch of bottles manually (positioning, rotating etc) but need to find an easier and less time consuming way to do it. can someone help me with this please?

i made a really long edit and accidentally shortened the composition using the work area, then trimmed it and made another really long part of the edit and now the start is gone but all the comps are there, is there a way to go back to the 0;00;00 time? i looked at other posts and it seems hopeless besides putting in another 1-2 hours of work readjusting the one frame layers that are available... just which "smart cool awesome person" (my word for this was not allowed) thought its a good idea that TRIMMING THE COMPOSITION also trims all the layers left behind (& to just 1 frame at that, why???) im so desperate for time too! so many struggles with this program ever since i started using it.   [abuse removed by moderator]

I have a photo shop file with clipping masks in it assigned to layers and also groups. But the clipping masks are not importing in to after effects even as layers. I have to rasterize the layers/groups in PS and then import it. It is a tedious process and not at all production friendly as the PS files have more than 30 clipping masks and around a 100 such PSD's. Also the groups cannot rasterize as the layers inside the group have to be animated separately. Is there  a solution for this? Any help will be hugely appreciated.

Hi. I'm having the same issue since several weeks. Every time I try to import a swf file to after effects I get the error 86 :: 1 and says the format may not be compatible. I'm working with the last version of After Effects (23.6) and the last version of Animate (23.0.2). Is anyone having the same issue? It happens with the most recent created swf files. With old swf files it doesnt happen, I can import them eassily. Im working with a Mac Book Pro 64 gb Ram Apple M1 Max MacOS Monterrey 12.5.1 I restarted the preference, tried to publish the swf several times but nothing is working. Anyone who can help? Anyone having the same issue? I need a solution..., ADOBE please! whats going on!??!?!??! 

I'm trying to animate an object as if it's bouncing along a tight rope between two cliffs. The rope would bend each time the object steps on it. The camera would follow the tight rope walker as they progress (the entire tight rope wouldn't be shown at once. How would I achieve this? As a bonus, if you could offer suggestions on how to have the object fall off the tightrope, that would be great too! The object limbs won't be animated themselves. Just the object as a whole. I've attached screenshots of what the video would look like when zoomed in in portrait mode, and how the entire tight rope is structured.  

Hi there, Anyone know how to get this specific RGB distorted effect? It looks like a standard chromatic abberation at first, but most plugins you see for that are simply chromatic at the edges and sharp in the centre. The effect in this video however, is more unique in the bends and curves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndIhRDtl9TU  Thanks!