Premiere CC Write-On Effect Freeze

[stephen.a]

I'm using the latest Premiere CC update on a Mac. with 3.1 GHz, 16 gig memory. The app works smoothly until I try to wield the "write-on" effect with a layer of text. Suddenly, Premiere slows down to an unbearable state. I can't work with the effect, and even to render it takes forever after attempting an extremely simple write-on drawing. I've tried a number of different frame resolutions, source file types, and on vs off an external drive. Nothing is getting me closer to a solution. Any advice is much appreciated!

[RobShultz]

I've had performance issues with that effect. By any chance do you use After Effects? When I need to do this I go in to After Effects then put a mask line (with the pen tool) over the drawing and use the "stroke" effect. You can tell the effect to reveal original and keyframe the start value. You also make the brush size larger than the lines of your drawing.

[stephen.a]

Hi Mr. Shultz,

Yes I have heard this feature is available in AE and is more effective too. Sadly I don't have the full CC package but I'll keep that in mind for when I have a larger budget. Thanks for the response.