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Jul 9, 2025 9:03 PM UTC
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Exporting videos from After Effects looks washed out and lighter color

When working in after effcets on my mac the color is the way I want it to look and i think it looks great but as soon as I try to export it from after effects the color looks washed out and a lighter color as pictured below. Can anyone help me resolve this issue. Thanks.

 

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ToolfarmJP
Community Expert
Community Expert
Jul 10, 2025 1:22 AM UTC

Would you check the color tab of Project Settings in File menu? Color Engine selection would be necessary to change.

 

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mf_918Author
Participant
Jul 9, 2025 9:05 PM UTC

bottom picture is what I want it to look like but instead it looks like the picture on top

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Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
Legend
Jul 10, 2025 12:06 AM UTC

Hi,

Thanks for the message. What kind of Mac do you have? May we see your export settings? I hope we can help!

 

Thanks,

Kevin

 

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Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
mf_918Author
Participant
Jul 10, 2025 2:48 AM UTC

Hello, thank you for responding. I have a Macbook Pro 14inch and these are my settings that I'm hopping that you're reffering too.

 

 

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