Feature Request: Native OpenEXR Embedded Matte Support in After Effects

Feature Request: Native OpenEXR Embedded Matte Support in After Effects

As a VFX compositor, I'd love to see native support for embedding custom matte or utility channels directly into OpenEXR files exported from After Effects.

Currently, we have to render separate files for the beauty pass, mattes, and other utility passes. This increases render time, storage usage, file management, and the chance of delivery errors.

Supporting embedded matte channels in a single OpenEXR file would make After Effects much more efficient for professional VFX, DI (Digital Intermediate), and post-production pipelines. It would also improve compatibility with industry-standard OpenEXR workflows used in film, television, OTT, and commercial production.

Benefits:

• Export beauty and embedded mattes in a single OpenEXR file.
• Reduce the number of rendered files.
• Simplify file management and deliveries.
• Improve compatibility with professional VFX and DI pipelines.
• Bring After Effects closer to industry-standard OpenEXR workflows.

I believe this feature would be highly valuable for VFX artists and studios using After Effects in professional production environments.

Thank you for considering this feature request.