RenderHogs

Developer: David Jacobson

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Switches off unneeded layers and effects in heavy After Effects comps until render time.

What RenderHogs does

RenderHogs keeps demanding After Effects compositions usable by turning off layers and effects that do not need to be active while you work. They come back when it is time to render, so you get responsive previews without losing the final look.

A Toggle & Render button handles the switch in one step, and extra tools help keep heavy comps lively. It can be installed through the aescripts + aeplugins manager app and covers After Effects CS6 through 2020. A demo video is available for review.

Key features

  • Disables unneeded layers and effects until render
  • Toggle & Render button
  • Tools for keeping heavy comps responsive
  • Installable via aescripts + aeplugins manager
  • Works with CS6 through 2020

FAQ

Is RenderHogs free?

Yes, RenderHogs is free. Click the Download Free button on this PluginDex page to get it at no cost.

Which apps does RenderHogs work with?

RenderHogs works with After Effects.

Who develops RenderHogs?

RenderHogs is developed by David Jacobson. You can find their other plugins on the David Jacobson page of this catalog.

Where can I download RenderHogs?

Download RenderHogs free from this PluginDex page using the Download Free button. You get free access without paying.

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