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Aaron Eaton

Visual Effects Supervisor at Cantina Creative

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Rendering

Learn how best to set up the Render Queue for your composition.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Set up render queue efficiently
  • Follow technical specs for rendering
  • Automate naming and location of renders

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Rendering, Color Management, File Organization

Key Insights

  • Render individual frames before video files for heavy renders.
  • Use best render settings with 32-bit color depth.
  • Apply PIS compression for EXR outputs.
  • Convert color space back to original plate settings.
  • Organize project files with a structured naming convention.
  • Ensure correct resolution and format for QuickTime outputs.
  • Preserve RGB to avoid unwanted color conversions.
  • Increment save files regularly to maintain organization.
  • Utilize render farms for efficient background rendering.