After Effects exports black video

[evanc1244373]

I have an animation that I created and exported out as a gif a couple weeks ago. Now I want to export it out as a video so I can put it on Instagram. However, ever time it comes out black. I have attached an image of my Composition Settings, Export Settings, and original gif.

Thank you! Thank you!

[Rick Gerard · Accepted solution]

The most obvious problem, that's an awfully odd frame size for video. MP4 H.264 is awfully picky and the format has standards for frame rate and frame size. Try using a standard output template and see what happens.

I would strongly suggest that you stick to standard frame rates and frame sizes for video until you have thoroughly studied video formats and compression schemes. Most of them are very picky about following published standards.

If that doesn't fix it then try creating a new comp standard HD comp with nothing more in it but a moving solid or shape layer and export using your original settings. if that one also fails it's time to start checking your system for compatibility issues.

[OussK]

Try to change the encoding settings in media encoder from Hardware Encoding to Software Encoding

[evanc1244373]

Changed the fps to 24 and aspect ratio to 4:5. Cheers!