Why is exporting files to Video for Windows formats not possible via Mac?
I understand from other discussions (http://forums.adobe.com/message/2184802#2184802) that exporting files to Video for Windows formats--such as AVI--within Adobe products on Mac is not possible. Out...
View ArticleGradient fill disappearing when converting vector/Illustrator file to shape...
Hi, When coverting a vector or Illustrator file (such as a logo) into a shape layer any gradient fill is lost. Is there no way to ensure the gradient fill is converted across or is this a matter for a...
View ArticleIs help system really always down ?
If I had local help files or a manual all would be fine, but every time I try to use help I get the same message about a disconnect and to try later. I have a fast broadband connection - about 30 Mbps...
View ArticleLooking for a few effects for a feature film
Hello all, First time posting here. I am looking for a couple of "moving skin" effects for a horror anthology feature I am making, i.e. bugs moving under/over flesh. The two effects shots are similar-...
View ArticleCan I change AE CS6 "feel" in preferences ?
I've just upgraded from AE 6 on a G4 to AE CS6 on a Mac Pro and Mountain Lion. I am dismayed that I can't seem to adjust the "feel" of the interface to my preferred choices. I absolutely hate the...
View ArticleIs this a CS6 bug?
Hello everyone, I'm having an issue when bringing MXF files into AE from a C500. First one is that despite the files being C Log, AE sees it as embedded Rec. 709. Second, the MXF sequence is creating...
View ArticleProblem importing into AE CS6
Hello. I have a problem importing some footage into AE CS6. It was filmed with a Canon XA10 in PF30. My primary computer is a Windows 7 based system with plenty of RAM and a i7 processor. While...
View Articlesneak peek of what we're showing at NAB: the future of rotoscoping
sneak peek of what we're showing at NAB: the future of rotoscoping: http://adobe.ly/ZTU1Mt
View ArticleProblem converting photoshop text to editable text
First and foremost, hello everyone, and thanks in advance for any help that comes from this thread, I will try to be a thorough as possible when describing what's happening. The problem is that when I...
View ArticleRAM reserved for other apps resets to 0
Hey,hope you guys are doing great! I am having a funny issue here.. I run After Effects, CS6 with the latest update. It's a "multiprocessing and memory" issue (if it is even an issue).I set up the...
View ArticleExchange Layer Source but Keep Mask Scale
Hi,exchanging the layers source footage with Alt + Drag new footage on top of Layer works fine ... but when the layer had a mask, the mask shape changes ... probably because the layer-updating comp has...
View ArticleTracking Screengrabbing in Realtime
Hi there. I heard about that its possible to track/grab/capture your brush/viewport while you are working in after effects.Is this done in AE or did they use tools like fraps etc..?You can do some cool...
View ArticleQuick time not recognized in AE
When I open After effects get error window Quick time not installed in this system--I have qt on computer what must I do to have ae recognise it?? tried to reinstall that didn't help
View ArticleTracking point
I have a template which i have downloaded and its of a iphone and i can change the images and text etc to suit me and my project. On one part of the clip it uses two fingers to do the zoom in fucnction...
View ArticleOdd Shy Layer Problem
Hi-For some reason my shy layer switch doesn't work. I've never seen this before...when activating the shy button next to the layer, it works for a second, then the layer reappears with the shy button...
View ArticleEven Keyframe spacing
I have a composition in which my keyframes are too close to each other making my clip way too fast. I researched online a method and it said that when you right click on a keyframe and click on...
View Article"After Effects error: failed to parse transmap file (83::2)"
every time i open my after effects theres always this message keeps popping in, "After Effects error: failed to parse transmap file (83::2)" and whenever i click ok button or the exit button, it cannot...
View ArticleProblems rendering from CS6 using H.264
I'm trying to render out an H.264 from CS6, but getting really glitchy grey pixelated results. So far what I've diagnosed is that if I render from CS6 using format H.264 I get the issue, but if I...
View ArticleCS6 Shy Button Problem
Is anyone else having issues with the shy button in cs6? when I click the button on a layer, it pops off (as it should), then pops bck on again...never seen this issue before. ...and yes the...
View ArticleHow to make the shatter effect go both forwards and backwards?
Hello! So basically, I am working on a new intro for a show and the idea I have is to have the logo large and up in the right hand of the screen and then I want it to shatter and recollect down in the...
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