Scott Spengler
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You should never be out of RAM in AE as it is Dynamic and clears memory when it’s done using it.
Not so sure I can agree with this statement. I’ll frequently run out of RAM during renders due to layers being too large, depth of field settings, shadow settings, motion blur settings, Zaxwerks layers… lots of things. Then I have to go back in and track down the culprit. But to say you should never run out of RAM… ???? BTW, I’m kind of embarassed asking, but, what does pressing caps lock during a render do? Any info or tips on not running out of RAM is always appreciated by me. 🙂
MaryAnne,
Since the effect is only applied to part of your footage, have you tried jsut splitting the layer and applying the effect only to the part of the layer that needs it? Select the layer, press cntl+shift+D at the beginning of where you need the effect. This will give you 2 layers that are still synced together. Apply the effect only to the layer that needs it (the new,2nd layer). Split the layer again at the end of the effect and remove the effect from your now third layer.
As far as changes taking so long to show up as you’re working… that _may_ have to do with out of date plugs, and then yes, be sure you have the latest version. However, I’ve frequently have projects that update fine for the first several hours of working on them, and then they start to really bog down as you get more and more comps and sub comps and this reading that relating to blah, blah, blah… It’s really frustrating. What has helped is to turn off “Syncronize related elements” in the preferences. You really lose a great feature of AE, but they start updating at a reasonable rate again.Good luck.
Scott
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Peter,
You can copy/paste a path/mask from any layer you can make a selection from in PhotoShop, not just custom shapes.In Photoshop cntl+click your layer icon, then make a path from that selection. Go to the Paths tab, select the entire path, copy. Switch to AE, select your desired layer, paste.
AE’s auto-trace is a pretty good route too. I just mention the PS path tip as I’m always surprised at how few people are aware you can use paths from PS in AE.
Good luck.
Scott
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Absolutely. Be sure to keep an eye on the settings: Render…Render Contour…and Short Segments Have. They’ll save you a lot of grief.
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Roger,
I’ve run into this also. The bottom half of the keyed frame would just disappear occasionally. I contacted the makers of Keylight (the Foundry)tech support and they e-mailed me a bug fix. Haven’t had any problems since.Well, at least not with Keylight. 🙂
Scott_Spengler
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“when I click on the alpha channel button the comp just goes white and there is nothing there.”
Actually, if your window goes white when you click the Alpha chip it means _everything_ is there. No transparency at all.
I’m wondering if you’re using 3d Stroke or Render>Stroke. If you’re using Render>Stroke, be sure to select Paint Style>On Transparent. Otherwise you’re stroking over a solid, which will give you a solid Alpha channel.
Could also be the lens flare if you’re applying it to a solid with the Add mode. If you’re using an Add transfer mode it’ll look great on your monitor, but your Alpha channel will still be a solid white.
Hope this helps you get closer to a solution.
Scott
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Dennis,
Don’t forget about Hold keyframes. Will do exactly what your looking for with just one key per color change.Scott
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Eric,
In Trish’s “AE in Production” she’s got a project called “Postcards in Space” that uses CC Sphere and expressions to do exactly what you’re looking for. It works great. Unfortunately I can’t seem to track down my disk with the expression on it.Maybe some other kind soul could copy and paste it from their disk. Or you could just run down to the bookstore and grab a copy.
It’s a drag that Sphere and Cylinder didn’t get the “Camera Comp” treatment. Just an oversight at Adobe is my guess. Should be squared away in 7.0.
Sorry I couldn’t be more help this time. Good luck.
Scott_Spengler
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Eric,
In Trish’s “AE in Production” she’s got a project called “Postcards in Space” that uses CC Sphere and expressions to do exactly what you’re looking for. It works great. Unfortunately I can’t seem to track down my disk with the expression on it.Maybe some other kind soul could copy and paste it from their disk. Or you could just run down to the bookstore and grab a copy.
It’s a drag that Sphere and Cylinder didn’t get the “Camera Comp” treatment. Just an oversight at Adobe is my guess. Should be squared away in 7.0.
Sorry I couldn’t be more help this time. Good luck.
Scott_Spengler
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Hmmmm…basic 3d, 4 flat walls, mapping jpgs to the walls, rotating and compositing into video, After Effects forum…
Nope, nothing comes to mind.
Oh wait, how about AE.
Scott
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Did you import the psd as footage or as a Comp? Check your import settings and let us know. If you imported it as footage, you won’t be able to adjust the layers.
Scott