Learn ways to speed up Adobe After Effects so that previews and renders are ready quicker. From simple workflow tips to settings to adjust, these ideas will help you spend more time animating and less time waiting!
0:44 - Make sure After Effects is updated
1:13 - See how long parts of your animation takes to render
2:19 - Lower the preview resolution
4:06 - Solo the lower/s you need to see
4:42 - Trim layers and crop compositions
5:18 - Use the Region of Interest
5:49 - Trim your work area
6:06 - Temporarily turn off effects
7:41 - Use adjustment layers
8:28 - Close other apps you don't need
8:59 - Delete unused assets
9:08 - Skip frames when previewing
9:50 - Only preview video or audio
10:01 - Decrease the bit depth
10:59 - Use appropriately sized artwork
12:29 - Allocate enough memory for Ae
13:08 - Clean up your computer
13:45 - Reduce the frame rate
14:33 - If something is wrong, clear memory & disk cache
This video comes from my class, Animation Efficiency: Work Faster in Adobe After Effects. So, if you'd like to learn more ways to work efficiently in After Effects, check it out!
Learn how to stay organized, uncover tons of time-saving tips, and discover how you can help your computer run more quickly, all to maximize your efficiency in Adobe After Effects.
