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How do I remove a Red X on screen
I have a red X(I want to remove) that is embedded in a precomp. I have tried to use color key effect to remove the red X, but I get a black X when I sample the red.
The red X is attached to an effect that is on screen. Strange thing is, I can see the effect( the white star sparkles), but the Red X is still on screen. Red X’s usually show up when the effect is missing, as far as I know. But, I can see the effect on screen.
Anyone experienced this and know how to get rid of the red X?
Sean
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12 Replies
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I must also add, AE CS6 does not list any missing files when I type missing footage and missing effects in a project search.
This was an old AE file before I opened it up in CS6. The file was done by someone else and I don’t have access to the computer it was originally done in.
Sean
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A red X usually indicates a trial version of an application or, in your case, an effect plug-in. The only way around it is to buy the software.
Gary
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Thank you. In cs6, how do I find out what the plug in is if it does not come up when I type ” missing effect” in the project search?
Sean
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If you can see the effect on the footage then it’s not missing. It should be in the list of effects used on that layer.
Gary
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Hmmm… there was no Effect on the layer, only an FX. I’ll take a screen grab of what I’m seeing tomorrow and show you.
Thanks for all the help, Gary.
Sean
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You called it, Gary. Had to open the Precomp. There is a Particular effect on the solid. I’ll have to get the plug-in.
Thanks for all your help,
Sean
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You’re welcome. Glad to hear you’re back on track.
Gary
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Hi Katy, so I want to make use of your suggestion on how to get rid of the Red X, but I dont know how to change the red colour
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I did a color replace, and replaced the red color with transparent, at Image > Adjustments > Replace Color.
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that worked this time…but ive tried this before with no success…probably because you only have green and white on screen
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