Blending Modes ("vivid light") in After Effects?
I discovered that in After Effects CS6 (Win7) some blending modes seem to not work as expected.I have a bitmap with transparencies above another bitmap and want to blend it with "vivid light" - but the...
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after import .ai files
Hi, I got this problem after import my .ai file to after effects, one of my layer is very different from what it looked in Illustrator it seems like the opacity or effect is gone once in After Effects....
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blending mode and choke issues
Im doing a very simple tutorial and I have encountered a few problems which I have been unaware of before. Here is the link to the tut -...
View ArticleNeed help with Motion Tracking-button in After Effects CS6
Hello I just bought After Effects cs6 and wanted to try ''motion tracking'' but I just can't push the motion tracking button. Is there anyone who can help me with that problem? Responses are highly...
View ArticleHow to make tornado appear at a distance in a video.
I made an energy torndo effect with CC particle world, its on a black solid with the blend mode on screen (two weeks in learning this stuff haha). How can I add it to the video and make it appear as if...
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After Effects error: overflow converting ratio denominators. (17 :: 18)
I have been working on learning how to use Adobe After Effects CS6 and it has been alot of fun, so I have decided to buy it! Except now... I ran in to an issue when I tried to place an effect on a...
View ArticleCS6 video problems- green and magenta posterization
I've spent some time looking into this issue, but am having a hard time finding a solution. I use my Nikon D5100 for a 365 video project and started having this issue when I upgraded to Adobe CS6 from...
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"include Project link" in Output Module settings
Hi there: 1) what does this do if I did and 2) the reason I am even asking is because I am assuming it has something to do with de-linking the dynamic link and allowing the file to render to a separate...
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Choppy / laggy render - with solution
hello, I've experienced a strange problem. I have AE project without any external footage - only AE layers. 25 FPS, 1280x720 Old renders (one hour old) of this project to h.264 - they look fine. But...
View ArticleCAN I EDIT AN ENTIRE 20 MINUTE FILM with AFTER EFFECTS AS MY SOLE EDITOR?
Good morning, Last week, someone stated they were planning to edit a full length feature film using After Effects. He was discouraged from doing so by one of the forum's most knowledgeable members and...
View ArticleCs6 3d tracker whole computer crash
Hi, everytime I 3d camera track, the track works but when I try to scrub through on the timeline my computer locks up, meaning I have to manually restart by pressing the off button.Does anyone else...
View ArticleTrouble with Color Finesse
Hello - sorry if this is an old question, but I can't seem to find an answer anywhere that will help me resolve my issue. I am using the AE/Premiere dynamic link for the first time on a project. I...
View ArticleHand tool stops working randomly (CS6)
Hi, So I'm working on this composition with a lot of 3d layers. Sometimes when I switch views, the hand tool stops working completely, for no apparent reason. I hit space, the hand icon still shows,...
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Effect assistance
Hi, I am thrashing out a few ideas for a a space scene opening for our show. I am probably giong about this a hard way, but I really want it to look impressive. What I have so far, is the following:...
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Gradient ramp problem
Hi, I want to create a dark gradient for background in Ae. I have used the gradient ramp option, in the viewport the gradient is perfect, but even if i render in lossless the result is terrible: Is...
View ArticleGlitchy and extremely poor performance with Red footage in AE on 16 core machine
Hello, I have set up a new Windows 7 workstation for AE CS6 based on: - ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS with dual Xeons, - 64Gb. of RAM- Nvidia Quadro K5000 (also tried my older Quadro 4000 with no difference in...
View ArticleAE crashes because of wrong effect I unfortunately saved
I tried to use a Displacement Map, but it didn't work, so I got 4 error messages about AE being crashed, that it was about the rendering-plugin 'Extended 3D' the last notification is...
View ArticleAECS6 Horrid Rendering Times?
I use the raytraced 3D Text a lot, and I always have to do overnight rendering, it can take up to 6+ hours! Specs:I7 740qm 1.73GHz Quad-Core16GB RAM500GB HDDMobility Radeon 5850 I'm very disappointed...
View ArticleQuick render with CS4 After Effect
GentlemenFootage 1080p 24fpsWin 7 Ultimate 32 bit6GB Ram Dear friends , I mostly work on my songs, they are 5 mins long the most, after adding all effect , transitions and etc, i send it to "Render...
View ArticleAE crashes every time i adjust points on a mask.
This is super frustrating:. I have a simple mask on an HD sized layer. I need to animate the mask so I go to adjust the points of the mask. Pretty much after the second or third point is moved AE will...
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