Getting your finished videos out of Alight Motion requires proper exporting and rendering techniques. Let’s look at how this essential process works.
Alight Motion uses rendering engines to process and compile your compositions into video files for export. You control settings like:
- Output video format and codec
- Resolution and aspect ratio
- Bitrate and quality settings
- Frame rate
- Encoding optimization
Tweaking these options determines your target viewing platform’s file size, quality, and playback capabilities.
Exporting Options in Alight Motion
Let’s explore the key exporting options in Alight Motion.
How to export videos in Alight Motion?
To export in Alight Motion:
- Tap the Export button.
- Choose a format like MP4, MOV, or GIF.
- Select resolution and quality preset.
- Adjust advanced encoding settings as needed.
- Tap Export to render and save the video file.
That’s all it takes to get your video out for sharing!
Different types of export options in Alight Motion
Key exporting choices include:
Video format – MP4 gives small files for the web, while MOV retains quality for projects. GIFs are best for short clips.
Resolution – Match export res to composition. 720p sufices for web, 1080p provides crisp HD.
Bitrate – Higher bitrates preserve quality but increase file sizes.
Framerate – Match composition frame rate, typically 24, 25, or 30 fps.
Codecs – H.264 is versatile for web. ProRes HQ has maximum quality.
Audio – Export stereo or surround sound mixes.
Have the right settings for your sharing destination.
Best Export and Rendering Settings in Alight Motion
Let’s explore recommended export and rendering settings.
What is the best for Youtube and TikTok
For YouTube and TikTok:
- Format: MP4
- Resolution: 1080p
- Bitrate: 8-10 Mbps
- Framerate: match composition (24/30 fps)
- Codec: H.264
- Stereo or mono audio
These settings give great results across web and mobile.
Recommended export and rendering settings for different platforms
Suggested settings for popular platforms:
- YouTube – 1080p H.264 MP4 at 8-10 Mbps
- Facebook – 720p or 1080p H.264 MP4 at 5 Mbps
- Instagram – 1080×1080 resolution square MP4 at 4 Mbps
- TikTok – 1080p H.264 MP4 at 6-8 Mbps
- Twitter – 720p H.264 MOV at 5 Mbps
- Professional – Maximum quality ProRes .MOV
Use platform guidelines to customize export settings.
Advanced export and rendering settings in Alight Motion
Additional advanced options:
- Max Render Quality – trade processing time for maximum image fidelity when rendering
- Render Alpha Channel – include transparency data for flexible compositing
- Render Only Effects – isolate CPU-intensive effect layers to reduce render load
- Proxies – substitute low res image placeholders to accelerate workflow and exports
- H.265 HEVC – cutting-edge lightweight codec, requires fast device decoding
Take advantage of Alight Motion’s robust toolset to enhance workflows.
Export Problem in Alight Motion
Exports can sometimes fail or have quality issues. Here’s how to troubleshoot.
Common issues when exporting and rendering in Alight Motion
Some common problems include:
- Exports failing due to insufficient device storage
- Quality loss from over-compression during export
- Playback glitches from effects applied without rendering
- Incorrect sizing or orientation when resolution doesn’t match the comp
- Frozen app or crashes during intensive rendering
- Grainy low-light footage failing to export cleanly
Knowing the common export and rendering pitfalls will help you avoid them.
How to troubleshoot export and rendering issues in Alight Motion
To diagnose issues:
- Check export settings closely match the composition
- Render complex sections separately before the final export
- View exports on target devices to catch quality issues
- Limit effects on clips that fail to export cleanly
- Adjust codec bitrates higher if artifacts occur
- Enable Max Render Quality for stuck renders
- Pre-compose heavy effect stacks before rendering
Methodically eliminating variables will help narrow down causes.
Exporting and Rendering VFX and Special Effects in Alight Motion
VFX elements require tailored export strategies.
How to export and render videos with VFX and special effects in Alight Motion?
For complex VFX:
- Render sections with effects separately before final export
- Use “Render Only Effects” to isolate intensive layers
- Pre-compose stacks of effects layers
- Limit particle numbers and physics properties before rendering
- Use MOV or ProRes codecs for maximum quality
- Increase bitrates to preserve details without banding
- Adjust anchor points for perfect looping clips
Special consideration of effects will maximize visual fidelity.
Recommended export and rendering settings for VFX and special effects in Alight Motion
Ideal VFX settings:
- Format: MOV or ProRes
- Resolution: Maximum composition resolution
- Bitrate: 10-20 Mbps
- Framerate: Composition frame rate
- Codec: ProRes HQ
- Render Only Effects enabled
- Max Render Quality on
These will retain the most detail of complex effect animations.