Hi, @goatmj : It looks like you're in Adobe After Effects instead of Adobe Premiere Pro. Expand the Layer Switches pane.  This shows the values for the parameters like the Advanced options of a Text Animator.   The button to expand or collapse the Layer Switches pane is located at the very bottom left of the After Effects application window.   Pictured: Expanding the Layer Switches pane in After Effects 25.x ... View more

To evaluate picture quality, in addition to the Composition Resolution being set to Full the Composition Magnification needs to be at 100%.   If the Magnification is anything higher than 100%, the Composition will look pixelated even at Full Resolution.   As far as being able to continuously rasterize vector based source footage goes (the "sun" switch), that applies to the Scale parameter of the Layer.  If the Continously Rasterize switch is enabled, the vector based artwork can have a Scale value way above 100% and still look great with the Comp Magnification at 100%.         ... View more

@chiscara.  Something that can make following tutorials easier is when they're part of the same, structured training where the skills learned progress from beginner, to intermediate, to advanced.  In addition to the training that Rick Gerard linked to, Adobe also provides https://adobevideotraining.com/after-effects/introductory-courses/.  There are also a good amount of structured self-paced online training option available like LinkedIn Learning (check it your local public library about free access with lesson files), School of Motion, Jake in Motion, Ben Marriot, and others. While self-paced courses are great, some of us learn better from a live instructor.  There may be a training center in your area that offers two-day workshops, boot camps, or one-on-one training with an instructor..  Or, a college in your area may offer a continuing education course that's open to anyone.  While it doesn't sound like this is what you're looking for, you could also look into formal training in a program somewhere (SCAD, Art Center, CalArts, UCLA, Santa Monica College or the like).   It can also help to determine what you want to use After Effects for (broadcast design, opening titles, show opens, music videos, social media videos, animated UI design, animation/anime, special effects, 3d finishing, etc.) to help refine the type of training and mentoring that you look for.     ... View more

Unistalling Premiere Pro should have removed the everything as long as "Keep" wasn't selected. Pictured: Unistall options for Premiere Pro preferences   What do you see when you go to the following file path? /Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Common If files are still present, it will look something like this. Pictured: Media Cache Files folder under macOS   As far as "Other' storage goes on your Macintosh HD, check Disk Utility for APFS Snapshots that may need to be manually deleted.  https://support.apple.com/guide/disk-utility/view-apfs-snapshots-dskuf82354dc/mac I like to use Parallels Toolbox's Clean Drive to free up storage space on a regular basis.  It's an annual subscription, but I believe Parallels offers a trial period. ... View more

@alexis679_1133  Nishu's recommendation to use File > Dependencies > Collect Files is a great solution if you've already started work without an organized folder structure. However, I recommend creating a well-organized folder structure before starting an After Effects project or importing any source footage. Example: Organizing a Project Let’s say you’re about to start a project titled “The Importance of Bees.” Create a main folder named “Bees Project” and within it, at a minimum, create the following three subfolders: After Effects Projects Source Footage Renders Save your After Effects project in the “After Effects Projects” folder. Any footage you plan to use in the project should first be moved into the “Source Footage” folder before importing it into After Effects. This practice keeps everything centralized and minimizes broken links or missing assets. When moving to another computer, simply copy the entire “Bees Project” folder to retain all your files and avoid missing footage warnings when opening the project. Fonts and Effects You brought up fonts, which is an important detail—projects often rely on specific fonts to render correctly. Adobe Fonts: If you're using Adobe Fonts, they should automatically sync via the Creative Cloud Desktop app, as long as font syncing is enabled (enabled by default). Third-Party Fonts: If you're using non-Adobe fonts, it's a good idea to maintain a “font callouts list” that documents the font names and licenses required. This ensures that anyone working on the project on another machine can install the correct fonts. Likewise, third-party effects (plugins) can cause issues if not installed on the new machine. If your project uses any, keep a list of these effects to ensure they can be installed elsewhere when needed. Tip: Use File > Dependencies > Collect Files, and choose "Generate Report Only" to create a log. This log can help you identify any dependencies such as missing fonts, effects, or footage. ... View more

@christenb93456552  I've gotten this to work by using the Stencil Alpha Blending Mode on the front most Layer to create the transparency in the Composition and then render to a 32-bit Targa Image Sequence with the alpha set to Premultiplied. Otherwise, it's rendering a RGB movie with any method of creating Layer transparency disabled and then a second Alpha Only movie with whatever is being used for Layer transparency enabled and using those two files together. ... View more