Archive translation. Specifications, services and availability reflect the original publication date in 2021. Verify current compatibility before production use.
Understanding render order
Chris Zwar’s tutorial examines how After Effects’ layer-based workflow developed and how 2D and 3D layers interact. The central topic is “binning”, a function available in the beta of the forthcoming release at publication time.
The accompanying 45-minute video explains rendering order and why a clear mental model of the timeline is essential for predictable composites.
Beta caution
Creative Cloud members could download the beta and test binning. Beta behaviour can change without warning, so reproduce the workflow in the current production release before relying on it.
