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srajanr41525980
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February 27, 2019
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After Effects 0 size file on exporting

  • February 27, 2019
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Really frustrated with after effects.After effects is exporting 0 size file for H264 format and creates xmp file.The problem comes only after including mp3 file and for H264 format .Following is the export setting.

Format H264

Preset Youtube 1080p FullHD

Video Encoding Level 4.2

Steps Tried

1. Restarting after effects .

2. Restarting media encoder.

3. Restarted pc.

4. Made new project.

It is so  pathetic can't even render 5 min video properly.

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Correct answer srajanr41525980

Update.If I set Audio Format Setting to MPEG instead of AAC.The video exports properly.Why is it so I don't have a clue as for other videos it works

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srajanr41525980
srajanr41525980AuthorCorrect answer
Inspiring
March 1, 2019

Update.If I set Audio Format Setting to MPEG instead of AAC.The video exports properly.Why is it so I don't have a clue as for other videos it works

@mj
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@mjCommunity Expert
Community Expert
February 28, 2019

Try rendering using Media Encoder instead of the Render Queue in After Effects.

Good luck

srajanr41525980
srajanr41525980Author
Inspiring
February 28, 2019

I am using Media Encoder only.

Andrew Yoole
Andrew Yoole
Inspiring
February 28, 2019

If the problem only occurs when you add an mp3 to the project, try to eliminate the problem.

Convert your mp3 in an audio app to another format, like wav or aiff. Then add it to your project. 

If the problem is resolved, the issue is your mp3 file.

srajanr41525980
srajanr41525980Author
Inspiring
February 28, 2019

That was my first try to convert to wav so Nope it doesn't help.

Andrew Yoole
Andrew Yoole
Inspiring
February 28, 2019

What is the resolution and frame rate of your composition?  H264 is fussy about the resolution it can encode. 

In Media Encoder, try manually setting the resolution to a standard - try 1920x1080, for example.

If you try a different preset, such as Match Source - High Bitrate, does the problem remain?

Michael Bullo
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Michael BulloCommunity Expert
Community Expert
February 28, 2019

This isn't a solution, just a possible work around if you are in a hurry. Can you export out from After Effects a high quality video such as a MOV file? You could then convert that to an MP4 using Media Encoder or HandBrake.

srajanr41525980
srajanr41525980Author
Inspiring
February 28, 2019

Yes for all other format it works for h264 it doesn't

Michael Bullo
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Michael BulloCommunity Expert
Community Expert
February 28, 2019

At least for the kinds of projects I regularly build I will generally export out from After Effects a high quality MOV file which I will then convert to MP4 using HandBrake. I am very happy with the results and I've found this to be a much faster method.

I appreciate that this doesn't address your main problem. Just a workflow to consider.

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