Please upload some screenshots to provide a clearer explanation of your issue so that we can better assist you. ... View more

try reset the After Effects Preferences: To reset After Effects preferences, hold down Shift + Alt (Option on Mac) + Ctrl (Command on Mac) while launching the application. ... View more

Could you provide details on any error messages or expression errors you're encountering in your project? Sharing more information about your project and essential graphics would be helpful for us to assist you further. Additionally, if possible, please share your essential graphics for testing purposes. ... View more

Have you attempted to convert it to a different format, such as .MOV? ... View more

Achieving this effect may be a complex process that requires careful attention to detail. However, the following steps may help you in your efforts: Add Fractal Noise: Create a new solid layer (Layer > New > Solid) and apply the “Fractal Noise” effect (Effect > Noise & Grain > Fractal Noise). Adjust the settings to create a pattern that mimics the concentric patterns you’re looking for. Play with the Noise Type, Fractal Type, and Complexity settings. Create the Fresnel Lens Effect: Apply the “Polar Coordinates” effect (Effect > Distort > Polar Coordinates) to the Fractal Noise layer. Set the Type of Conversion to “Rect to Polar” and adjust the Interpolation value to create a circular pattern. You may need to adjust the scale of the Fractal Noise layer to get the desired pattern size. Use the Fractal Noise as a Displacement Map: Pre-compose the Fractal Noise layer (select the layer and choose Layer > Pre-compose). Name the pre-comp and move all attributes into the new composition. Apply the “Displacement Map” effect again to the top masked layer and set the Displacement Map Layer to the Fractal Noise pre-comp. Adjust the displacement values to enhance the cloaking effect. Adjust Opacity and Blending Mode: Lower the opacity of the top masked layer to make the character semi-transparent. Experiment with different blending modes (such as Overlay or Screen) to blend the character with the background. ... View more

It appears that you have applied an animation preset instead of an effect. A simple solution to use the same preset for different text is to duplicate the text layer and change the text accordingly. ... View more

Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue: Adjust Secret Preferences: After Effects has a "secret" preferences panel where you can force the system to purge cache more aggressively. Open the Preferences panel (Edit > Preferences > General). Hold down Shift and click on the "Preferences" text at the top of the window. A new "Secret" menu should appear. In this menu, enable "Disable Layer Cache" and set "Purge Every X Frames During Playback" to a low number (like 5 or 10). Disable Multi-Frame Rendering: Multi-frame rendering can sometimes cause issues with memory allocation. Go to Edit > Preferences > Memory & Performance and uncheck the "Enable Multi-Frame Rendering" option. Check for Memory Leaks in Plugins: Some third-party plugins can cause memory leaks, leading to this error. Disable all third-party plugins and see if the issue persists. Re-enable them one by one to identify if a specific plugin is causing the problem. Render with Software Only: Switch to software-only rendering to see if the issue is related to GPU acceleration. Go to File > Project Settings > Video Rendering and Effects and set Use to Mercury Software Only. Clear Preferences: Clear After Effects preferences to reset any settings that might be causing the issue. Hold down Ctrl + Alt + Shift (Windows) or Command + Option + Shift (Mac) while launching After Effects. ... View more

Yes, it may be the simpler solution but not the most efficient one. Currently, you are always attempting to render a 6000x6000 pixel composition scaled down to 1029x1080, which can result in slow performance. It is better to scale down the composition if the extra high resolution is not needed. ... View more

I have use the 24 version on my M3 Max and M2 Max devices without any problems. They are very stable. You can also have both versions installed at the same time to try out the 24 version. If it works well for you, you can uninstall the 23 version. ... View more

To use the scale composition script in After Effects, follow these steps:   1. Go to File > Scripts > Scale Composition. 2. Set the height to 1080 pixels. 3. Manually change the width to 1920 pixels.   Make sure to have a camera in your composition if you are using a 3D layer. ... View more

Using After Effects and Mocha with only 16GB of RAM can be challenging, especially for complex projects or high-resolution footage. However, there are several strategies you can employ to optimize performance and minimize crashes: Optimize RAM Usage: Adjust RAM Allocation: Go to Edit > Preferences > Memory & Performance and adjust the RAM allocation. Ensure that After Effects has enough RAM available while leaving some for the operating system. Enable Disk Cache: Make sure the disk cache is enabled and set to a fast drive (preferably an SSD). Go to Edit > Preferences > Media & Disk Cache and adjust the cache size and location. Purge Memory and Disk Cache: Regularly purge memory and disk cache (Edit > Purge > All Memory & Disk Cache) to free up resources. Optimize Project Settings: Lower Resolution and Bit Depth: Work with lower resolution proxies and lower bit depth during the editing process. You can switch back to full resolution and bit depth when rendering the final output. Trim Project: Trim down your project by removing unused footage and layers. This reduces the amount of data After Effects needs to manage. Use Efficient Workflow with Mocha: Pre-Render Clips: If you're using Mocha for tracking or rotoscoping, consider pre-rendering clips before applying Mocha. This reduces the processing load during editing. Reduce Input Footage Size: Use lower resolution or downscaled versions of your footage while working in Mocha. You can reapply the tracking data to the full-resolution footage later. Close Unnecessary Applications: Close any unnecessary applications running in the background to free up system resources for After Effects and Mocha. ... View more

try the below solution  Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure that the graphics drivers for both your NVIDIA GPUs (3080 Ti and 1060) are up to date. Visit the NVIDIA website and download the latest drivers for your specific GPU models. Check After Effects Preferences: Go to Edit > Preferences > Display and make sure that Hardware Accelerate Composition, Layer, and Footage Panels is enabled. In Preferences > Memory & Performance, ensure that RAM Reserved for Other Applications is set to a reasonable amount, leaving enough RAM for After Effects to operate smoothly. Purge Cache: Purge the cache in After Effects by going to Edit > Purge > All Memory & Disk Cache. This can help if the issue is related to cached data. Disable GPU Acceleration: Temporarily disable GPU acceleration to see if the issue is related to your GPU. Go to File > Project Settings > Video Rendering and Effects and set Use to Mercury Software Only. Restart After Effects and see if the issue persists. Reset Preferences: Reset After Effects preferences by holding down Ctrl + Alt + Shift while launching After Effects. This will reset preferences to their default settings, which can resolve various issues. ... View more

The issue you're experiencing in After Effects where keyboard inputs seem to double-press can be frustrating. Here are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this problem: Check for Software Updates: Ensure that both After Effects and your macOS are up to date. Adobe frequently releases updates that fix bugs and improve performance. Reset Preferences: Resetting After Effects preferences can solve many unexpected issues. To reset preferences, hold down Shift + Option + Command (on Mac) while launching After Effects. Confirm when prompted. Disable Third-Party Plugins: Sometimes third-party plugins can cause unexpected behavior. Try disabling or removing any third-party plugins to see if the issue persists. Check Keyboard Shortcuts: Verify that your keyboard shortcuts haven't been modified or duplicated. You can check and reset keyboard shortcuts in After Effects' preferences under Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts. ... View more

Still not clear to me what happening can you share a sample file? ... View more

Certainly! Creating the effect where text appears to write itself in a non-stationary shot, similar to the scene from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, involves a combination of visual effects and clever editing. Here are some tips on achieving this effect: Text Animation: Animate the Text: Create your initial text layer with the content you want to appear. Animate it using keyframes to simulate the writing motion. You can use the Position property to move the text across the screen. Opacity Keyframes: Gradually increase the opacity of the text layer to make it appear as if it’s being written. Masking: Use masks to reveal the text progressively. You can animate the mask path to follow the writing motion. Text Disappearance: To make the text disappear, reverse the animation by decreasing opacity or using a mask. Background and Shot Composition: Choose Your Background: Ensure that your background matches the scene. In the Harry Potter example, it’s a parchment or diary page. Camera Movement: Since you mentioned a non-stationary shot, consider camera movement. You can pan, tilt, or zoom to add dynamism. Match Movement: Match the movement of your text layer to the camera movement. Parent the text layer to a null object and animate the null object’s position. Layer Order: Foreground and Background: Place your text layer above the background layer (parchment or diary page). Blending Modes: Experiment with blending modes (e.g., Multiply, Overlay, or Screen) to make the text interact with the background realistically. Sound Effects: Audio Enhancements: Add sound effects of a quill writing or scratching on paper. This will enhance the illusion of writing. Compositing and Editing: Cut and Edit: Cut your shot into smaller segments where the text appears. Edit these segments together seamlessly. Transitions: Use wipes, dissolves, or other transitions to smoothly transition between text segments. Color Grading: Match Colors: Adjust the color grading to match the overall tone of the scene. Desaturate or add a sepia tone if needed. Remember that achieving this effect requires attention to detail, patience, and experimentation. Test different techniques and refine your composition until it looks convincing. Good luck with your magical text-writing effect! ... View more

As Paul indicated, the problem may be related to licensing. Make sure your plugin is properly licensed to avoid any issues. If the problem persists, it is advisable to reach out to Maxon for assistance. ... View more

If you’re asking whether you can include elements with Puppet effects in an Essential Graphics composition, that’s entirely feasible. However, if you’re referring to adding a Puppet Pin directly to the Essential Graphics panel, it’s not supported. The reason is that pins require keyframes, but those keyframes would be ignored within the Essential Graphics context, resulting in an error. ... View more

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As a quick solution, did you try the previous version? This might help until you figure out the issue with the latest version. ... View more

Without more information, it's difficult to assist you. Please post a screenshot showing the composition layer, effects used, and other relevant details about your file.   ... View more

Try to do a fresh installation without getting the reference settings from the previous version  ... View more

In After Effects, the position property of a layer is always calculated relative to its anchor point. When you move the anchor point of a layer, it changes the reference point for position calculations. In your initial setup, with the anchor point at (540, 540) and position also at (540, 540), the layer is centered in the composition. This means that the position is calculated based on the center of the layer relative to the composition. When you change the anchor point to (0, 540), but keep the position at (540, 540), the layer's content shifts right by 540 pixels. This shift occurs because the position property is still calculated relative to the anchor point. So, even though the position remains the same, the visual position of the layer changes because the anchor point has moved. In essence, After Effects calculates the position property based on the distance between the anchor point and the layer's content. When you move the anchor point, it changes the reference point for this calculation, causing the layer's visual position to shift accordingly. ... View more

While this suggestion might open the extension, it suggests that the extension wasn't packaged correctly as a ZXP file. Consequently, the developer needs to address this issue so that the extension functions properly without requiring activation of developer mode. ... View more

It sounds like uninstalling the third-party After Effects plug-in may have caused some corruption or conflict within the software. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve the issue: Check for Residual Files: Even after uninstalling the plug-in, there might be residual files or settings left behind that are causing the issue. Search for any leftover files related to the plug-in on your computer and delete them. These files might be located in directories such as the After Effects installation folder, the user preferences folder, or the common plug-ins folder. Clear After Effects Cache: Corrupted cache files can sometimes cause After Effects to malfunction. Try clearing the cache by going to "Edit" > "Purge" > "All Memory & Disk Cache." Reset Preferences: Resetting After Effects preferences can often resolve unexpected behavior. Hold down Ctrl + Alt + Shift (Windows) or Cmd + Option + Shift (Mac) while launching After Effects to reset preferences. Reinstall After Effects Again: Since reinstalling After Effects didn't resolve the issue initially, try uninstalling it again, making sure to remove all associated files and folders, and then reinstalling it. Sometimes, a clean reinstall can fix issues that persist after a regular reinstall. Check for Software Updates: Make sure both After Effects and your operating system are up to date. Sometimes, software updates contain bug fixes that address issues like the one you're experiencing. Contact Adobe Support: If none of the above solutions work, it's possible that the issue is more complex and may require assistance from Adobe support. You can reach out to them for further troubleshooting and guidance. By following these steps, you should hopefully be able to resolve the issue and get After Effects working properly again. ... View more

you have the front wing in a pre-comp and you activate the collapse transformation so try to deactivate this and check ... View more

the easy way to fix this issue is by resetting the workspace Go to the "Window" menu and select "Workspace." Then choose "Reset 'Default' to Saved Layout" or try switching to a different workspace layout to see if it brings back the missing elements.   ... View more

I believe incorporating shortcuts like Cmd/1, Cmd/2, or something similar for switching between tabs in a web browser is a beneficial idea. ... View more

Another factor that can impact the expression is the use of the AE language. Therefore, all devices should be set to run in English AE, or you should use a special script that can universalize the expression. ... View more