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jamiemcgee
jamiemcgee
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May 21, 2025

After Effects Flashing black frames

  • May 21, 2025
  • 62 replies
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AE 25.3.0 Build 71

iMAC 3.8ghz 8 Core i7

GFX AMD RADEON Pro 5700 XT 16GB

OS SEQUOIA 15.5

 

Hi all I am getting random 1 frame black flashed apperaing on previews and renders. Clearing out Cache and switching to draft/full quality doesnt cure it.

If I reload the footage the black frame clears, but randomly appears somewhere else.

 

Doesnt seem to be happening in the 25.4.0 BUILD 50 BETA

 

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    JohnColombo17100380
    Community Manager
    JohnColombo17100380Community Manager
    Community Manager
    June 17, 2025

    Hi @jamiemcgee,

    Thank you for reporting this issue. Do you see the black frames with specific footage formats, or with any format?

     

    Thank you for any additional information,

    - John, After Effects Engineering Team  

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    tomc22591187
    Participant
    May 21, 2025

    The bug is still with us. Reload footage doesnt work, and sometimes neither the clear cache. Extremely annoying that i have to do these steps all the time before rendering, after 15 years as well!!! ADOBE DO SOMETHING!!! At least give us the reason why this is happening so we can avoid it!!

      Ishan Y
      Community Manager
      Ishan YCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      June 18, 2025

      Hi,

      I can understand your frustration. If you're still seeing this issue, please share your current After Effects version and system specifications. If you're using a laptop, please mention the manufacturer and variant.

       

      Thanks,

      Ishan

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