A practical guide for organizing After Effects projects on Windows with predictable cache, render, and asset folder choices.
This repository is kept as a neutral reference page for the topic above. It focuses on workflow notes, planning details, and safe project organization rather than shortcuts or unsupported modifications.
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- Disk cache location planning
- Footage, precomp, and render folder conventions
- Preview performance checklist
- Export queue notes for review files and masters
| Area | Notes |
|---|---|
| Primary focus | Motion graphics workflow |
| Platform notes | Windows desktop |
| Key resources | RAM, GPU, disk cache |
| Deliverables | Review renders, alpha exports, final masters |
- Create footage, project, and render folders.
- Set cache to a fast local disk.
- Collect fonts and linked assets.
- Render a short preview before queueing the final output.
- Create footage, project, and render folders.
- Set cache to a fast local disk.
- Collect fonts and linked assets.
- Render a short preview before queueing the final output.
- Keep original project files and final exports in separate folders.
- Record version numbers, dates, and important settings when the workflow changes.
- Prefer official vendor documentation for licensing, account, and installation questions.
- Review links and references before sharing the repository publicly.
| Situation | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Output looks different than expected | Confirm version, preset, profile, or export settings. |
| Files are missing | Check relative paths, linked assets, and folder names. |
| Performance is inconsistent | Compare one setting at a time and keep a small test log. |
| Team handoff is confusing | Add a short changelog and include expected deliverables. |