[Boston Cainfra]

Hello

To add a duration column in an EDL using the List Tool in Avid 2021.9.0, follow these steps:

In the List Tool, go to the File menu and select Output.

In the Output dialog box, select the desired output format (e.g., CMX 3600).

In the Columns section, click on the Duration checkbox to add it to the Selected Columns list.

Click OK to save the output format.

Back in the List Tool, select the sequence or clip you want to create the EDL for.

Go to the File menu and select Export.

In the Export dialog box, select the output format you just created and click OK.

Choose a location to save the EDL and click Save.

The resulting EDL should include a duration column for each edit in the sequence or clip.

[Boston Cainfra]

Hello

It sounds like you are on the right track using FrameFlex to unsqueeze the video. The pillarboxing on the sides could be due to a mismatch between the aspect ratio of the footage and the aspect ratio of your composition. You may want to double-check your composition settings to ensure that they match the aspect ratio of your unsqueezed footage. Another possibility is that there is additional cropping on the sides of the footage that is causing the pillarboxing. You could try adjusting the FrameFlex settings to see if that helps eliminate the black bars on the sides. Finally, you could try exporting the footage and see if the black bars are still present in the exported file

[Boston Cainfra]

Hello

This may be a bug in the latest version of After Effects or a change made by Adobe. Some users have reported similar issues with the U shortcut not working as expected. One possible workaround is to try using the Toggle Switches/Modes button at the bottom of the Layers panel to collapse all layers. Another option is to customize the keyboard shortcut using the Keyboard Shortcuts editor to ensure it works as expected

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[Boston Cainfra]

Compositing in After Effects is still relevant professionally in 2023. It is widely used in film, television, and advertising industries for various compositing tasks. Though some textbook-level books may not be updated recently, there are still plenty of online resources and courses that cover current techniques and workflows in After Effects compositing

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[Boston Cainfra]

Hello

It sounds like you may be experiencing an issue with the Continuously Rasterize (or Collapse Transformations) setting in After Effects.

When Continuously Rasterize is enabled for a layer, it allows the layer to maintain its sharpness and resolution regardless of how much it is scaled or zoomed in on. However, if there are other effects or settings applied to the layer, such as the Smoothing setting you mentioned, it can cause the layer to disappear or reappear when zooming in.

To fix this issue, try the following:

Make sure Continuously Rasterize is turned off: Select the layer in question, and look for the Continuously Rasterize (or Collapse Transformations) switch in the layer’s switches panel. If it is turned on, turn it off and see if that resolves the issue.

Adjust the layer’s scaling: If the layer is still disappearing when zooming in, try adjusting its scaling or position to see if that helps. Sometimes, the issue can be caused by the layer being too small or off-screen when zoomed in.

Check other layer settings: If the issue persists, check the layer’s other settings, such as its opacity or blending mode, to see if any of them are causing the problem.

If none of these solutions work, you may want to reach out to the Adobe support team for further assistance

[Boston Cainfra]

If the spacebar is not working to start the Roto Brush 2 propagation, there are a few things you can try:

1. Check the keyboard shortcuts: Ensure that the spacebar is set as the keyboard shortcut to start the Roto Brush 2 propagation. You can do this by going to Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts and searching for “Roto Brush 2 Propagate” in the search bar.

2. Restart After Effects: Sometimes, simply restarting After Effects can help fix issues like this.

3. Try a different keyboard shortcut: If the spacebar still isn’t working, try using a different keyboard shortcut to start the Roto Brush 2 propagation. You can set a custom keyboard shortcut by going to Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts and searching for “Roto Brush 2 Propagate” in the search bar. Then, click on the shortcut column next to it and enter the new shortcut you want to use.

4. Check your hardware: Roto Brush 2 can be a processor-intensive task, so make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements to run After Effects smoothly. If your hardware is not powerful enough, it can cause issues with the performance of Roto Brush 2.

If none of these solutions work, you may want to reach out to Adobe support for further assistance

[Boston Cainfra]

Hello

However, there are a number of filmic effects plugins available for use in Adobe After Effects, such as Magic Bullet Looks, FilmConvert, and Red Giant Universe. You might try experimenting with some of these plugins to see if you can achieve a similar effect to the one your friend used. Alternatively, you could try reaching out to other color grading professionals or online communities to see if anyone recognizes the preset/plugin you are looking for

[Boston Cainfra]

Certainly, here is a summary of the steps:<div>
</div><div>Create a new shape layer with the Shape Layer tool and choose Ellipse.</div><div>Position the circle shape at the start of the sine wave path.</div><div>Apply the Wave Warp effect to the shape layer with Effect > Distort > Wave Warp.</div><div>Set the Wave Type to Sine in the Wave Warp effect settings.</div><div>Adjust the Height, Width, and Frequency settings to match the sine wave path on the other layer.</div><div>Apply keyframes to the Height, Width, and Frequency settings over time to match changes to the sine wave path.</div><div>Adjust the Position of the shape layer to match the position of the sine wave path as it changes over time</div>

[Boston Cainfra]

Hello

Yes, there is a keyboard shortcut for adding images or footage to the timeline in Adobe After Effects. The shortcut is:

Ctrl + / (Windows) or Command + / (Mac)

This shortcut will open the Import File dialog box, where you can select the image or footage file you want to add to the timeline. Once you have selected the file, click Open or press Enter, and the file will be added to your project and appear in the Project panel. From there, you can drag and drop the file onto the timeline to add it to your composition.

Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + / (Windows) or Command + Option + / (Mac) to import a file and add it directly to the timeline without having to drag and drop it from the Project panel.

I hope that helps

[Boston Cainfra]

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The smoothness of timeline scrubbing and playback in Adobe After Effects can depend on a number of factors, including the complexity of your project, the performance of your computer, and the settings you have chosen for previewing your work. Generally speaking, if you have a powerful computer with sufficient RAM and a dedicated graphics card, you should be able to achieve relatively smooth scrubbing and playback, especially if you use the RAM Preview feature in After Effects.

As for the responsiveness of the system, this can also vary depending on your hardware and software configuration. If you have optimized your system settings and are working with a project that is within the limits of your computer’s capabilities, you should generally experience good performance and responsiveness.

Regarding render time, the ratio of render time to project length can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the project, the effects used, and the settings chosen for rendering. As a rough estimate, a 1-minute project may take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours or more to render, depending on these factors. It’s important to optimize your render settings and use the most efficient rendering methods possible to minimize render times.

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