Basics: Introduction to After Effects
Course 8: Exporting: The Media Encoder
By Evan Abrams , Motion Graphics Designer and Visual Effects Artist
About the video: The Media Encoder
Overview
“Another way to render the compositions is through the Media Encoder. This should be installed alongside After Effects when you first install the app. It is mainly used for rendering video files intended for public viewing or final delivery. It has many features that can speed up and simplify the process, including industry-standard presets. You will explore how to send files to this app from After Effects and how to tailor the settings of the files it will create. ”
In this video lesson Evan Abrams addresses the topic: The Media Encoder, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 8: Exporting. Discover the tools and techniques to efficiently manage your video projects from After Effects to Premiere, including exporting, rendering, and using templates effectively..
Partial transcription of the video
“If you're exporting or rendering out for public viewing, Typically, we should be using the media encoder. This is a separate app that should have been downloaded with After Effects. So it's time to open up a project and make it happen. The big difference is that Media Encoder is mostly used when the video needs to be played back in a kind of public out to YouTube, if it's going out to Twitter, if it's going out to Instagram, you probably want to be using the media encoder. Whereas if you want this thing to be put into a nonlinear editor, if it's going to be used somewhere else in a producti...”
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Course summary for: Course 8: Exporting
Evan Abrams
By Evan Abrams
Evan Abrams is a prominent motion graphics designer and visual effects artist with a solid track record in the industry. He has collaborated with well-known brands and worked on creating impactful visual content for renowned companies.
His passion for design and animation has led him to specialize in Adobe After Effects, a software he considers his main tool for bringing creative ideas to life. With a broad vision and an innovative approach, Evan is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experience with those who wish to explore the world of motion graphics.
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