AfterEffects

Use a post-render action

You can use post-render actions to automate simple tasks that occur after a composition is rendered.

A common example of the use of post-render actions is with pre-rendering: Choosing Composition > Pre-render adds the selected composition to the render queue and sets the Post-Render Action option to Import & Replace Usage.

Note: You choose Post-Render Action options in the Output Module group, so be aware that changing the Output Module template could also change the Post-Render Action option. (See Work with output module settings.)
  1. Expand the Output Module group in the Render Queue panel by clicking the arrow to the left of the Output Module heading.
  2. Choose one of the following from the Post-Render Action menu:
    None
    Performs no post-render action. This option is the default.

    Import
    Imports the rendered file into the project as a footage item when the rendering is complete.

    Import & Replace Usage
    Imports the rendered file into the project and substitutes it for the specified item. Drag the pick whip to the item to replace in the Project panel to specify it.
    Use the Import & Replace Usage option to create a chain of dependent render items. For example, you can set one render item to use a watch folder and multiple computers to create a still-image sequence, and then the next render item can render a single movie file from that still-image sequence. (See Network rendering with watch folders.)

    Set Proxy
    Sets the rendered file as a proxy for the specified item. Drag the pick whip to the item in the Project panel item to specify it.