In this tutorial, you’ll create two pro master-export presets in After Effects that balance quality, compatibility, and workflow speed.

• Preset 1 — AE Master Export (DNxHR HQX 10‑bit)

  • Composition selected → File → Export → Add to Render Queue (Ctrl + M)

  • Open Output Module → Make Template → New

  • Format: QuickTime

  • Format Options → Video Codec: DNxHR/DNxHD

  • Resolution/Profile: DNxHR HQX 10‑bit

  • Channels: RGB

  • Alpha: None

  • Depth: Trillions of Colors

  • Save as template name: “AE Master Export”

  • Apply in Render Queue from the Output Module dropdown

• Preset 2 — Cineform Master_with_Alpha (for transparency)

  • Output Module → Make Template → New

  • Format: QuickTime

  • Format Options → Video Codec: GoPro Cineform

  • Quality: 5

  • Channels: RGB + Alpha

  • Depth: Trillions of Colors

  • Save as template name: “Cineform Master_with_Alpha”

  • Apply in Render Queue when you need clean alpha support

Why these choices:

• DNxHR HQX 10‑bit: High-fidelity, intra-frame master that grades well and stays responsive in editorial.

• Cineform RGB+A: Reliable alpha handling when DNxHR/DNxHD is finicky with transparency.

Notes and cautions:

• File sizes will be large, especially Cineform with alpha. Confirm you have enough disk space if rendering many shots.

• Always click the preset to review settings before rendering to ensure the codec and bit depth are correct for the current comp.