Creating a proof from Adobe After Effects

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Written by Roy Marshall
Updated over a week ago

As a videographer, it is quick and easy to create proofs directly from within Adobe After Effects and send them out to a PageProof workflow. Then, when a to-do list has been returned, bring the comments back into After Effects with the corresponding pins layered in the correct location on your timeline.

To create a proof from Adobe After Effects

Step 1

Head here to download the add-on.

Step 2

Follow the installation instructions and then go to Window -> Extensions -> PageProof to open the add-on. Log into PageProof.

Step 3

With your After Effects project open, click on the create new proof icon.

The PageProof panel in Adobe After Effects

Step 4

The proof name will autofill. You can choose the composition.

Create proof screen in Adobe After Effects using the PageProof add-on

Step 5

Click OK to create the proof, then complete details in the proof setup screen – add a workflow, owners, checklists, integration references, and adjust proof settings.
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Read on further with this article on how to bring back comments from the proof into After Effects.

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