How to zoom in on the Effect Controls panel to adjust keyframes

A few years ago, editor Carl Schuubiers had a question about keyframe placement during a dissolve. Carl was dissolving between two photos being moved “Ken Burns style” with Position and Scale keyframes. He had no trouble when doing the original moves by placing the keyframes at the very edges of the clip. However, when he …

Reset After Effects Preferences

  When behavior in After Effects does not seem as expected, you can reset After Effects preferences as a simple troubleshooting step. From After Effects Help:To restore default preference settings: Press Ctrl+Alt+Shift (Windows) or Command+Option+Shift (Mac OS) while the application is starting. A dialog box launches asking you if you want to delete your preferences file. …

Premiere Pro Smart Rendering For Faster Exports

Smart Rendering Workflow for Exports I am so glad I employ the smart rendering workflow as often as possible when working in Premiere Pro, especially for the exporting process. I think that many editors get themselves into a jam too often at deadline when changes are afoot and mistakes are uncovered when exporting. Found a …