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How to fix unsmooth gradient, flare, and glowing textures in exported AE Quicktime mov files?
In After Effects, I use the DVCPRO HD 720p settings (my projects require HD files). When I use a gradient, lens flare, or a glow in my compositions, the look okay in the After Effects viewer screen. But when I export the project as a Quicktime movie file (I use the DVCPRO HD 72060p settings), the mov files look very unsmooth and layered when it comes to my gradient, flare, and glow textures. How can I fix this?
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What you’re experiencing is nothing new. It’s called ‘banding’. Search the forums and I’m sure you’ll find many solutions. But real quick, here are a couple of tips:
1. Try adding the noise plug in to the gradient layer (don’t use color noise just monochrome)
2. Change your project setting to a higher bit rate. Try 16 or 32 bit. In CS3 it’s on the bottom of the project panel, I think if you option-click (alt-click on PC) you can cycle through the settings.
Again, you can always search the forums to find more or better solutions.
Avrohom
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Thanks! I will try those tips.
Phil Sexton
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