20 Quick Fixes to Common After Effects Problems

Sometimes Afters Effects doesn't do what you want. Why is this happening? Where did this go? In this video, I'm breaking down the most common issues. These frustrating problems can have really simple fixes, this video is for beginners who want easy solutions to those problems and to avoid some headaches.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - 1. Why is my motion path doing this?
01:14 - 2. Why is my shape path morph doing this?
02:08 - 3. Why is my anchor point not on my shape layer?
02:36 - 4. Why is the pen tool not drawing a mask?
02:59 - 5. Why can't I see my shapes in the composition window?
03:19 - 6. Where are my columns in the timeline?
03:36 - 7. Why can't I see my layers in the timeline?
04:16 - 8. Why can't I see my animation anymore?
04:37 - 9. Why are my vector layers blurry & pixelated?
04:56 - 10. How do I edit my shape path?
05:31 - 11. How do I edit my Gradient fill?
05:57 - 12. Why isn't set matte working?
06:31 - 13. Why are my effects not working on masked layers?
06:55 - 14. Why do my renders have such a huge file size?
08:29 - 15. Why won't my animation preview?
09:00 - 16. Why isn't my file importing properly?
09:43 - 17. How do I make After Effects open a corrupt file?
10:00 - 18. Why do my 3D renders not look right?
10:31 - 19. How do I fix other After Effects issues?
11:25 - 20. Why is my After Effects project an absolute disgraceful mess?

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[LC-yobj]

This video should be preloaded into every new composition by default. You could make a 9, 000 video series about dealing with issues in after effects, brilliant content sourcing. I'm sure it will never get fixed so infinite job security.

[rezaldievergreen]

Ben Marriot is like one of those Motion Graphic professors that is actually funny and knows how to tell a joke without being cringy. Love it!

[idiotDB]

the second problem with the keyframe movement between two static keyframes has been annoying me for ages, thank you!

[vCarpo]

ooh man the sound effects you used here were so nice and chilling, good choice.

[SteakstixAnimations]

This channel continues to be the biggest lifesaver. Thank you, Ben!

[AndrewMontpetit]

Really appreciate you making this video, and it's super helpful. I had particular and fairly regular trouble with the first point (and had some unsatisfying work arounds), but all the tips were really helpful. It's amazing how small changes can radically change your workflow.

[ReMii]

I've learned some of these answers struggling by myself and it was so frustrating lol it's so thoughtful of you to share these solutions for beginners. Thank you so much! It was so helpful

[PlanetADiM]

The very first step has solved a problem that's lead to tears countless times. Thank you, Ben!

[DanielsimsSteiner]

Several of these are specific questions I’ve had and not been able to figure out. Massively helpful. Thanks!

[timsaunders]

This is unreal! The amount of phantom movements between identical keyframes has driven me mad! You're a hero Ben!

[darius-hollard]

Some of those i knew, but the rest are real time savors ! Thanks again Ben, you're an inspiration <3

[infininoodle]

Thanks so much, man! I was struggling with a rendering issue that I literally couldn't find anything about on Google, but clearing the cache seems to have fixed it! You're a life saver!

[bananabike]

THANK YOU for these tips!! The shape path issue especially has been driving me nuts lately...
This helps so much, once again thank you SO MUCH!!

[noicerone]

Finally! solutions for most problems in one place.
Thanks for this video, Ben.

[motioneddie]

man i love you!! really, this videos are fantastic. These are everyday problems that not a lot of people know how to fix and you wont get an easy answer to fix them or complex solutions to get rid of them.

[AlanMitchellCollins]

Although I’m familiar with many of these, you definitely had some new info regarding default settings and I’m super thankful for you! Keep these coming!

[RaoniLima]

Your content is incredible, I love all these "quick and often forgotten" tips... So helpful!! Thank you for doing these !!!

[GlennKarlsenCurlyfied]

Seriously! Just watched the first tip. And you have saved me SO much time making the spacial thingy linear!
God i wish i knew this earlier!

Thanks Ben! :D

[SajewichActor]

You and @jakeinmotion are blessing us with some vital videos! Thank you

[gibo]

Omg fixing the interpolation problem (of the bouncing) from the preferences changes EVERYTHING.
I always tell my students to find it in the keyframe interpolation inside the drop down menu.
By now I watch these tutorials even to fall asleep to, nothing sweeter. Thanks as usual Ben.