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Yves Paradis
Yves Paradis
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November 7, 2017
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Pixelated preview even with RAM preview resolution set to full

  • November 7, 2017
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Since one month now I have a pixelated preview problem. I went over the forum and didn't find a solution to my specific problem.

I updated After Effets CC to 15.0.0 and also updated my graphic card to the latest released driver. The problem is still there, I don't know how to fix it and I'm now seeking for advice from the community.

Asus X550L, Windows10 64-bit, Intel Core i7-4500U 2.40GHz, 8.00GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M, SSD   

- The fast preview is set to ''off (Final Quality)''

- The RAM preview resolution set to ''Full''

- I'm working with the magnification ratio set to 100%

- The assets are all made with shapes layer directly in after effects.

- The scene is not pixelated until I start previewing the animation. Although I can scroll manually in the timeline once all frame are cached and it follow accurately the chosen RAM preview resolution.

*I've notice when previewing that the pixelated render problem is equivalent to the ''Quarter'' RAM preview resolution. If I set the RAM preview resolution to ''Quarter'' and preview it is the exact same resolution, Although if I set it to ''Full'' the preview is as pixelated as if it would be set to ''Quarter''.

Correct answer Kyle Hamrick

Just to make sure the easy answer is out of the way:
In the Preview panel, you're able to create different settings for the different keys that can trigger RAM preview. For example, you could have Numpad 0 set to full resolution, every frame, but have Spacebar set to quarter resolution, every 2 frames. Make sure your settings are set as desired for the key you're using.

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Kyle Hamrick
Community Expert
Kyle HamrickCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
November 23, 2017

Just to make sure the easy answer is out of the way:
In the Preview panel, you're able to create different settings for the different keys that can trigger RAM preview. For example, you could have Numpad 0 set to full resolution, every frame, but have Spacebar set to quarter resolution, every 2 frames. Make sure your settings are set as desired for the key you're using.

    Yves Paradis
    Yves ParadisAuthor
    Participant
    November 30, 2017

    Okay that was it. Indeed really easy.

    I was not aware this setting was added to the preview setting panel.

    Thank you very much Kyle!

    Just for the information, do you know since went this feature was added to the panel?

    Kyle Hamrick
    Community Expert
    Kyle HamrickCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 30, 2017

    It's been there for the last couple years now, since they first started the overhaul of the preview infrastructure.

      Yves Paradis
      Yves ParadisAuthor
      Participant
      November 23, 2017

      Does anyone see this thread? it's been 2 weeks and there is no answers yet...

      Like mattw62022050, this is an error that limit me in my work and it would really appreciated to have some support on the question.

      M
      mattw62022050
      Participant
      November 8, 2017

      I'm having the same problem. It just randomly started and I can't get anything done.

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