AE6 text output to SWF

[CryoGen]

This is a simple one (I hope). I've created a simple movie with a few pictures fading in-out-rotating. I also have text on layers that move in and out of the stage at timed intervals.

When I export the movie to a MOV file, it works fine. But when I export to a SWF there's no text. I read something on this forum about needing to raterize the text, and I'm not sure if that's the fix I needed or not, but when I've selected the rasterize checkbox on the export dialog box and it hasn't made a difference.

Any ideas? I'm working with AE6 Pro.

 

[maruyama]

You don't have to rasterize the text.

In fact, it's probably not that at all. Instead, you may have a plugin that is unrecognized, and therefore drops out the visibility of the text.

If you drop the composition as a precomp, into a new composition, then create the SWF from that new comp... what happens?

Additionally (having done this myself), you may want to export the text SWF for use in Flash, then use Flash to composite the pictures. (just a thought). Your file size will be much smaller.

Ko Maruyama
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[CryoGen]

That seemed to do the trick ... worked like a charm. I'd like to try the other method, but I don't have Flash here. It's on my must-buy list though.

 

[maruyama]

You may want to wait to upgrade to After Effect 7 AND Flash 8.

My preference, After Effects 7 first (you'll have FLV support!)



Ko Maruyama
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