Whenever we search for nice After Effects templates and then purchase it, in some cases the projects inside looks terrible. The template renders very slow, and takes up to 2-8 hrs to produce a movie. Instead to ease things up, it makes it more difficult. Some of them are not well-organized. You will have to inspect the project, where and how you can modify the text, add your photos/videos or change the logo.
One of the top mistakes? If you don't pay attention in which version of Adobe After Effects was made the template, then the entire project cannot be opened. Here is how you can how avoid the top mistakes when you buy an AE template. Allow me to explain this short in the next 2 minutes. I will show you the best ways to search for good looking After Effects templates which are well made, and organized.
Tip # 1 - Adobe After Effects version
Identify what version of Adobe After Effects do you have? (CS3, CS4, CS5 or later). Then you search for the template what you need. Save the template links, or bookmark them so that you can continue your search. If you use Adobe After Effects CS4, it means you will be able to open AE CS4, CS3 templates. If you have newer version, than you can also open the version you have and any earlier version templates.
Tip # 2 - User friendly structure
When you're done with the search open your saved template links or bookmarks. Now you have to look if there is a small screenshot from inside the AE template, which allows you know how well is put together. Sometimes it might be at the end of the preview video.
Tip # 3 - High resolution still / Video preview
Then try to find a High resolution still image, or watch the preview video in full HD to observe if there are any issues, mistakes that you cannot see in the small preview video. Doing this, is strongly advised.
Tip # 4 - Video tutorial
Is it easy to customize it? Does have a video tutorial, that shows you how to use it? Well, YES it is very important to know this. It's simpler to edit a complex template, when there is a video tutorial that explains all. (How to change the text, pictures, videos, background, colors... ). So it's important to search for after effects templates that contain video tutorials.
Tip # 5 - Music included? Do not forget the music, look if it's included or not. Or at least in the description it is explained that in the project file, the link is added from where you can buy the music. In case you buy a template that has a nice preview and the video is harmonized with the music, than you will definitely need the music. If there is no chance to buy the music, then your video will lose its "impact". This is essential!! Therefore search in the product description if the music is included or at least it's discussed that you can get it.
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