How do I add to the Media Encoder queue in After Effects?

Adding your After Effects composition to the Adobe Media Encoder queue is a straightforward process directly from within After Effects.

Quick Answer

To add a composition to the Adobe Media Encoder queue from After Effects, open or select the composition, then go to Composition > Add to Adobe Media Encoder Queue.

Step-by-Step Guide

Here's how to send your After Effects composition to Media Encoder for rendering:

1. Prepare Your Composition: Ensure the composition you want to render is either open in the timeline panel or selected in the Project panel.
2. Access the Menu: Navigate to the top menu bar in After Effects.
3. Select the Command: Go to Composition and choose the option Add to Adobe Media Encoder Queue.
4. Media Encoder Opens: This action will automatically launch Adobe Media Encoder (if it's not already running) and add your selected composition to its rendering queue.
5. Allow Time: Give Media Encoder a moment to fully load and process the addition of your composition to the queue.

Once the composition appears in the Media Encoder queue, you can then configure your desired render settings, such as format, preset, and output location, before starting the render process.

Following these simple steps allows you to leverage the powerful rendering capabilities of Adobe Media Encoder for your After Effects projects.