Exporting your animations from Adobe After Effects can be a challenging process, especially if you are new to the software. To ensure a smooth and successful export, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the different options available for saving your work.
A step-by-step guide to exporting in after effects
1. The first step in exporting your animations is to add your composition to the render queue. You can do this in several ways:
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- Go to File > Export > Add to Render Queue
- Go to Composition > Add to Render Queue
- by dragging and dropping the composition from the Project panel directly into the Render Queue. Make sure to open the Render Queue window before using this method (go to Window > Render Queue).
- using the keyboard shortcut CTRL + M on Win or CTRL + CMD + M on Mac
2. Once you have added your composition to the render queue, you can customize the render settings by clicking on the Render Settings option below your composition. From here, you can adjust the quality, resolution, and other settings for your exported file.
3. In addition to the render settings, you will also need to select the codec for your file. Under the Output Module option, you can choose the format you want to use (e.g., Quicktime, AIFF, etc.).
4. Finally, use the Output To option to specify the location where you want to save your file.
5. When everything is set, hit the render button on the right
Conclusion
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