Templater
Videobolt Templater is a step-by-step wizard to help convert your existing Adobe After Effects projects into a structure that is recognized by our online template editor.
EXTENSION
Install & Run Templater
Videobolt Author Extensions Installer is a desktop application that helps you install and manage Videobolt extensions for Adobe After Effects. It is available for both Windows and Mac OS.
Download Templater
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Run Templater
To open Templater extension in Adobe After Effects, click Window > Extensions > Videobolt Templater.
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Project Type
Defining Your Template's Main Purpose
Different project types
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Music Visualizer & Lyrics Types
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Render Comp
Aka the main composition. This is the composition that will be rendered when the template is used.
Select Render Comp
It is usually the composition that contains the final animation. Select your render comp in Project Panel inside After Effects, go back to the Templater window and click Select Comp. For suported resolutions and framerates head over to the Composition topic by clicking the button below.
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Poster Frame
A poster frame in the context of Videobolt and video editing is essentially a thumbnail or a representative still image from a video.
Select Poster Frame
Poster frame is displayed in the template browse search or when sharing the template. In Videobolt's templating process, it's set by choosing a specific frame in the video that best represents the overall content or aesthetic of the template. This frame becomes the default visual representation of the video before it is played.
Open Render Comp and move the playhead (Current Time Indicator) to the frame you want to use as a poster frame and click Set Poster Frame in the Templater.
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Project Settings
Layer containing all the relevant expression controls.
Select Project Settings
Select the layer (or layers) that have all the relevant expression controls usually named Project Settings or Controls. Then, simply click Select in the Templater.
You can rename each control, adjust its parent group, select an appropriate control type if necessary, or remove it from the Templater. Moreover, these controls are not fixed; you can revisit and modify their names or group associations at any time later in the Editor. For more in-depth guidance on effectively managing groups and naming your controls, please refer to the relevant Groups and Names topics outlined below.
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Placeholders
Text, Image (Logo), Audio and Media Placeholders
Text Placeholders
To add text placeholders to your template using the Templater, select the desired text layers in the After Effects timeline and click the Select button in the Templater window.
It's important to note that any text layer designated as a placeholder should be configured with either the Text Fit and Align or Text Stick features, ensuring optimal responsiveness and alignment in your template!
In the Templater, each text placeholder you add offers customization options. You can rename it, adjust its parent group, or remove it entirely from the Templater as needed. Additionally, the convenience of renaming placeholders or modifying group assignments isn't limited to just the Templater stage. These changes can also be made later in the Editor. For more detailed information on managing text, groups, and naming conventions, please refer to the Text, Groups and Names topics provided below.
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Image Placeholders
To add image placeholders, select the desired image layers in the After Effects timeline and click the Select button in the Templater window. Any image layer designated as a placeholder should be the same size as it's parent comp. Placeholderize tool from Author Tools is a useful script to help you crop out unnecessary parts.
If your image placeholder is a logo placeholder rename it Logo and set it to Fit instead of Zoom!
For more detailed information on managing images, groups, and naming conventions, please refer to the Image, Logo, Groups, Names topics provided below.
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Media Placeholders
To add video placeholders to your template using the Templater, select the desired video layers in the After Effects timeline and click the Select button in the Templater window. Any video layer designated as a placeholder should be the same size as it's parent comp. Video Placeholderize tool form Author Tools is a useful script to help you crop/trim out unnecessary parts.
Make sure your media placeholders are set to Zoom instead of Fit and the video is muted. Video is muted if the Volume icon has a slash through it.
For more detailed information on managing media, groups, and naming conventions, please refer to the Media, Groups, Names topics provided below.
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Audio Placeholders
To add audio placeholders to your template using the Templater, select the desired audio layer in the After Effects timeline and click the Select button in the Templater window.
Make sure your audio placeholder has the same duration as Render Comp and it starts from frame 0.
For more detailed information on managing audio, groups, and naming conventions, please refer to the Audio, Groups, Names topics provided below.
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Finalize
Process for finalizing your Adobe After Effects template by performing several important actions to package your template correctly.
Actions after finalizing
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Use Open Containing Folder! The other 2 will be removed!
Templater process
- What will Templater do?
Uploading to Videobolt.net
Congratulations! You've successfully created a Videobolt template. Now you can upload it to Videobolt.net and start selling!
In your browser head over to Videobolt.net and log in to your account. Go to Submit page to upload your template. To continue with the upload process, please refer back to Uploading the Template topic where we dicsuss the process in detail.
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