Export a single frame from an After Effects composition

There are a huge number of options to choose from when exporting out a single frame from After Effects. Fortunately, usually only one or two of these settings need to be changed to create the required image. This video shows how to create a JPEG, a PNG with transparency and a PSD (Photoshop file) with both transparency and layers.

TIMELINE

0:00 – Review of composition used in this video

0:56 – Save frame in menu

1:27 – Save frame as JPEG (no transparency)

  • Menu: Composition > Save Frame As > File
    – If this menu option is not available, first click in either the Composition or Timeline panels.
  • Render Queue > Output Module
    – Change Format to “JPEG Sequence”.
    – Select “Format Options” button to change JPEG quality.
  • Render Queue > Output To
    – Change file name and location to be saved.

3:38 – Save frame as PNG (transparency)

  • Menu: Composition > Save Frame As > File
  • Render Queue > Output Module
    – Change Format to “PNG Sequence”.

6:02 – Save frame as Photoshop file

  • Exports out all layers including those with visibility turned off.
Twitter
YouTube
Instagram
LinkedIn

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *