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sparklemax
Inspiring
October 7, 2021
Question

Preview screen is black in new and previous compositions

  • October 7, 2021
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Am I doing something wrong? When using After Effects my preview screen remains black when I try to create a new compostition or even open a previous one. I have updated to the latest version and reset my preferences but neither fixes the problem. Caps lock is off. I have searched the discussions but none of the suggestions seem to work. 

 

I use a PC:

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz 3.41 GHz

RM 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable)

System 64-bit operating system, x64-based processorr

AMD Redeon R5 330

Intel(R) HD Graphics 530

 

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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thepixelsmith
Community Expert
October 7, 2021

You may be zoomed into a area of the composition that your art work isn't in?

Try the "Fit up to..." command: Option – / (Mac) or Alt – / (Windows) or use the Zoom menu at the lower left of the comp panel.

sparklemax
Inspiring
October 7, 2021

Thank you, I've tried that but it doesn't make any difference I'm afraid.

thepixelsmith
Community Expert
October 7, 2021

Any nothing appears on any point on the timeline when you move the playhead? Not just in the beginning?