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morrmeroz
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August 24, 2013
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Can't create blank video layer in photoshop CS

  • August 24, 2013
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Why can't I create a blank video layer in photoshop CS? (Mac)

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      TorQueMoD2
      Inspiring
      May 10, 2016

      I'm pretty sure this functionality is only available in CS 6 Extended. I run vanilla CS6 at home and CS 6 extended at work and only the extended version has the video layers menu.

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      peff76770325
      Participant
      February 5, 2015

      I had the same problem exactly, couldn' find any way around it, until I realized it worked within the open video, you can draw on it frame by frame, so i had the idea of downloading a blank white screen video, and using it as a blank video layer. Hope it helped!

      tinselswan
      tinselswan
      Participating Frequently
      June 24, 2015

      Sorry about the late reply, yes i do something almost similar I just create a file with several blank video layers in an earlier version of PS and use that file in the new PS ^.^ it works just fine!

      Tradarch
      Tradarch
      Participant
      January 6, 2015

      just install the latest patch

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        Aria-senpai
        Participant
        February 12, 2016

        Silkrooster‌ Tradarch‌

        I've been having the same problem, I tried all the steps you guys suggested above, and nothing works. I'm using CS6, and CC and both don't have the blank video layer. I'm able to create frames, and the video timeline. But they don't work. My goal is to be able to draw a frame by frame animation with onion skin and so on.

        I also have a pretty high version of Photoshop, so I know thats not the issue.

        Jeff Arola
        Community Expert
        Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        February 12, 2016

        Something is wrong with your photoshop install, at least for photoshop 14.0, because if you'll also notice you don't have a 3D menu.

        And photoshop cc should have the Extended features like Video as well.

        I believe in the case of photoshop cs6, one needs photoshop cs6 Extended to do video.

        (Photoshop>About Photoshop)

        Anyway, you should use the Creative Cloud Cleaner and then reinstall photoshop cc and see if that makes a difference.

        Use the Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

        asdamk
        asdamk
        Participant
        December 6, 2014

        is this for real?!?!?!? i have the same problem no one has a solution?!!?!? God damn layer panel doesn't even have a Video layer option. What the hell!!!!

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          sirkris07
          Participant
          July 31, 2014

          hi, i am having exactly the same problem with this one. Did any of you already figure this out? Any help please...

          Silkrooster
          Silkrooster
          Legend
          August 1, 2014

          Have you tried all the steps above?

          tinselswan
          tinselswan
          Participating Frequently
          December 20, 2014

          i'm having the same problem. it's very annoying, especially since there is no solution i can find anywhere. i'm running windows 8.1 64 bit 12gb ram 17 processor so it's certainly not a system limitation causing this. The video panel option doesn't even exist under the layer menu! idk what's going on! i even installed quicktime and reset preferences for this but no, same story.

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          Thejordanveg
          Participant
          June 18, 2014

          Im having the same issue with cc on my mac, im running mavericks and ps cc 14.2.1, any help?

          Silkrooster
          Silkrooster
          Legend
          June 19, 2014

          Like I said, capture your screen and provide some information, if you need help. We can not guess in the dark.

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          Anonymous
          July 11, 2014

          Same problem. The menu 'videolayers (videolagen) ' is not there. (Photoshop CC, Mac OS X 10.9.4 )

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          MaxmillianHartley
          Participant
          April 8, 2014

          I understand this is an old thread and question but i am having the same problem (on a windows computer) and wondered if you ever solved it?

          Silkrooster
          Silkrooster
          Legend
          May 22, 2014

          If you are having a problem, it would be wise to capture your entire screen so some answers can be solved. Make sure you post what version of photoshop you have and the version of OS you have as well.

          Jeff Arola
          Community Expert
          Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          August 24, 2013

          Hi,

          What version of photoshop are you using?

          Photoshop>About Photoshop

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          morrmerozAuthor
          Participating Frequently
          August 24, 2013

          CS6 on the mac

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