Open pre-comps as Folders / Groups in the timeline
Folders and groups are the same concept—as the already existing "Pre-comp". The thought behind the "Pre-comp" is to “group” a set of layers. Rather than reinventing the wheel and making After Effects more complicated with added new features like groups and folders, we can improve the functionality of the "Pre-comp".
Here is a demonstration of how that would work: https://vimeo.com/137312858
Suggested Shortcuts:
/ = Split Timeline to show pre-comp. Only works when comps are selected.
Sander
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Craig Horne
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As per the picture below, wouldn't it be nice to group some layers to reduce the clutter instead of always pre-comping the layers just to neaten up the timeline. OR allow Precom to expose the inside layers. Precomp and hiding layers have their uses, but this would really speed up my workflow.
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A. H.
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omg this would be absolute game changer. how is this not already a thing??
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MrBeep
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I have a dream that one day I will ditch AE for ever. Next year this may come true when Autograph is released.
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Antoine Autokroma.com (Independent Developer of AfterCodecs, BRAW Studio, PlumePack, Influx)
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Nice Bruno. Francois Grassard does a lot of good stuff, we can trust him on that !
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Bruno Quintin
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8 people in 3 years, create a new software (https://www.left-angle.com/?language=en) with all the features requested for years. So is it possible to listen to us?
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Hani Altaibi
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I second this feature request, + we need filters, did you guys ever seen filters on timelines and graph editors in other animation softwares? yes this funnel icon, Ae needs it.
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Nick West
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Please Adobe.. somebody.. anybody!!! Even if it’s just as simple as allowing folders on the timeline we’ll take it. Ideally within this decade. Thank you!
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Rob Kahn
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Lumetri panel in Premiere Pro makes is easier to correct color footage. How hard would it be to add in AE?
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Joost de Haas
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MrBeep
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Can't wait Michael ;)
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Michael Szalapski
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I wish we could react to comments because I literally laughed out loud at @MrBeep's remark.
Just a beautiful joke. If we ever meet at NAB, SIGGRAPH, MAX, or Camp Mograph, I'll get you a beer or something. -
MrBeep
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Let's see what Tilda Swinton thinks about this.
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Mike Lisii
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I think most of the people in this thread wants at least some kind of change. Either just a simple grouping in order to not pre-compose or a twirl down to be able to see the pre-composed files without the necesity of opening it. I dont know what is easier but at least something would be better then nothing.
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Michael Langley
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Have twirl down accessibility on comps and precomps - so you can directly access a layer within a comp without leaving the holding comp i.e direct drill-down from the main timeline (revealing the nesting in the main timeline). This would make adjustments to elements within comps that are timing critical less of a hit and miss and make things SO much easier :-)
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SomeGreek commented
I wish we could just have timeline folders without having to destructively precompose. Precomping ruins so many things, like set mattes, layer orders etc.
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Christopher Lis
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Don't agree with the vimeo layout, I think this should just be a folder dropdown similar to XD's grouping mechanism, but this needs to happen either way.
Can we expect this feature in our lifetime? The request was posted in 2018 and any program being developed in 2020 should be able to implement simple folder functionality. Pre-comps are old school and provide for such a bad experience.
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Christopher Lis
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Dude yes, I feel like this is such an easy programming task with so much value. Needs to happen.
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Mat Zdz
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It would be great if I could expand a composition on the timeline like you can do it with folder in photoshop.
This way I could view all layers and keyframes directly from a parent comp without having to switch between comps.
Adobe, please add that feature! It would be a huuuuge time saver and workflow optimization.
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MrBeep
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I guess it will be Amazing Than Ever since Adobe is implementing this feature for soooo long time.
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Johann Malawana
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Amazing demo, this is exactly what we need, not having this feature yet negatively impacts the workflow.