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Marcus Sjo
Inspiring
Sep 27, 2023 4:42 PM UTC
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Linked After Effects comps are "pending" forever.

I've imported a Comp into premire pro, because i think it's easier to work with audio in Premiere.

But after updating i've come across this never ending issue. First the comp became "offline" everytime I saved the AE file, but i found a work-around on this forum where you have to start Premiere first, wait a little bit and then open AE (which is fkd up, but it works and i have tight deadlined).

But now, the comp never shows up. Its just "pending" forever. I've cleared all cache, re-installed, restarted my computer (then it sometimes works for 1 export).

PLEASE HELP!!

    Marcus SjoCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Oct 2, 2023 11:41 AM UTC

    SOLVED!

    Settings -> memory & performance -> uncheck "multi frame randering". Read that it can disrupt the "dynamic link".

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    Marcus SjoAuthorCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Oct 2, 2023 11:41 AM UTC

    SOLVED!

    Settings -> memory & performance -> uncheck "multi frame randering". Read that it can disrupt the "dynamic link".

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      Marcus SjoAuthor
      Inspiring
      Jan 9, 2025 8:25 AM UTC

      UPDATE:

      Unfortunatly some projects still end up in this "media offline" state when "multi frame randering" is unchecked.

      Current workflow:
      As soon as i save the AE file, it turns offline in Premiere. Then I locate the file in premiere and everythings back (Premiere even knows which folder the AE is located and no name has been changed). Then check the timing, edit in AE, save, offline in Premiere, Locate and the loop goes on.

      If anyone else has fixes for this, please update.

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        R Neil Haugen
        R Neil Haugen
        Legend
        Sep 27, 2023 4:59 PM UTC

        I'm not an Ae expert, just a Pr user that needs to run over to Ae from time to time. Some good friends and a partner are total Ae masters but ... well ... it's always odd to me how it works.

         

        To keep my sanity, when I do need to use Ae, I make that initial comp ... but then finish the video part in Ae. Export a full video clip from Ae, and use that to replace the comp in Pr.

         

        Then I don't have any issues with the "dynamic link" things, which can be a pain. Just as another way of getting the job out the door today.

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        Marcus SjoAuthor
        Inspiring
        Sep 28, 2023 6:08 AM UTC

        Yeah, I've done that as well. But then i can't really fine tune the transitions etc. It's not optimal, but yes, it at least gets the job done. BUT theese links should work without any issues.

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        R Neil Haugen
        R Neil Haugen
        Legend
        Sep 28, 2023 6:26 AM UTC

        I know a couple folks that have replaced the comp just for better playback, but then occasaionally revisited the comp and exported a new file replacing the earlier replacement.

         

        Again, whatever gets the job done with the least sanity stress. And while we'd all prefer to have Ae comps always simply play sweetly, well ... the more you have on a sequence, the more likelihood you'll have issues. "It is what it is."

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