Rendering Issue

[L5E90]

When I render with a transparent background (format animation and RGB + Alpha) it comes out all blue hued and the video is super choppy. Is there a way to fix this?

[Kyle Hamrick]

I assume you're referring to the Quicktime - Animation codec? That's pretty outdated at this point. 
If you look at the Output Module presets in Render Queue, "High Quality with Alpha" will use ProRes 4444. Have you tried this one? 

[L5E90]

This fixed the choppiness, but not the transparent background.

[Kyle Hamrick]

Silly/obvious question, but since I can't see your project - you definitely don't have anything in the comp itself that would be fighting with the transparency? A layer using Blending Modes, for example? 

[L5E90]

I do not. I don't know if this makes sense but even when i change the comp background to white it still renders with a black background

[Kyle Hamrick]

Are you able to share some screenshots (the full UI, as detailed as possible), and/or the project file? It's a bit hard to troubleshoot this without more context. 

[L5E90]

if you need more let me know

[Kyle Hamrick]

Lots of variables at play here, since you're compositing a bunch of other gifs together.

For the sake of argument, try creating a new, empty composition. Add some simple shapes or text and try to use this same exporting method. If that comes out clean, then the problem lies in the timeline you've constructed.
If not, then it's a more general exporting issue, and we can investigate that. 

[L5E90]

I tried rendereing random shapes and it still didn't work 😞

[Kyle Hamrick]

Ok, that's a data point, at least. 
The first thing I'd check - are your video card drivers up to date? 
Can you post your system specs & which specific version of Ae you're using? (Help > About After Effects)

[Kyle Hamrick]

Thought - what are you using to VIEW this file you're creating? 
Are you able to post your exports using a file-sharing service?

[L5E90]

I've tried opening it in various video applications on windows. heres the video link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jQavUNvKgOJ4OefM4HA0OvegMieswBX9/view?usp=sharing

[Kyle Hamrick]

This plays smoothly on my system. The alpha channel works correctly and there are no blue artifacts of any kind.

[L5E90]

hmm so do you think it's just the player i'm using? because even when I try to convert it to a gif it has a black background. Thank you for all your help by the way!

[L5E90]

Would you mind just making the video a gif for me? Seems like you have it figured out and it might be the easiest way to get this figured out. I attached a bitter sized video if you wouldn't mind. 🙂 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1esAHdUwSx8K44XuQWM5S50QAjDBCrykY/view?usp=sharing

[Kyle Hamrick]

I do think your player is the issue (or the playback codecs on your system), yes. 

Have you tried some of the online gif encoders like ezgif.com or giphy? 

If that doesn't work, I don't mind making it for you, if you are clear about the exact specs you need.
So you're looking for a gif? Specific frame size? Have a specific file size limit? 

[L5E90]

I've tried ezgif, converto, adobe express and others and all have given me a black background. I would appreciate if you could make it 1000 x 1000 px, the file size doesn't matter, frame rate 16-20. Thank you so much!

[Kyle Hamrick]

The more recent file you provided does have a black background baked into it, which would be why that one wasn't working out for you. A good way to check alpha in your exports is to import it back into After Effects, and check to make sure you can see the transparency grid behind it. 

This makes for a pretty large file (in gif terms), but it's here, along with an optimized version that's a bit smaller. 
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/kc37qt6rjvzq5jj3hwgbv/h?rlkey=da622zqo8rehoe2vm7x8qf344&dl=0

[L5E90]

Ohh I see. I guess when I resized it, it created a background on it. Either way thank you so much for all your help! I really appreciate it!

[Kyle Hamrick]

No problem. Hope everyone enjoys dino nuggie. :cat_face:‍:dragon: