01_WIP (Work-in-progress drafts sent to clients for review, usually encoded as lightweight H.264 MP4s)
Placing an underscore before a folder name (e.g., _Compositions ) forces After Effects to sort it to the top of the project panel alphabetically.
This folder typically contains:
Moving a project to a new hard drive often breaks file paths. By nesting your After Effects project file within a matching, mirrored folder structure on your local drive, After Effects can easily locate all external files automatically. 3. Faster Rendering and Revisions 01_WIP (Work-in-progress drafts sent to clients for review,
The Gareth David Studio After Effects project folder is a comprehensive collection of project files, templates, and assets that will inspire and empower you to create stunning visual effects, motion graphics, and video edits. This exclusive download includes:
Dedicate sub-folders to background tracks and sound effects.
Create the perfect, empty folder structure on your computer. Create the perfect, empty folder structure on your computer
When you pass your project file to another animator or editor, they should not have to guess where assets live. A standardized template allows any artist to open your project and immediately begin working without confusion. 2. No More Missing Links
Low-resolution drafts sent to clients or team members for initial review.
01_PRE_COMPS (Nested pre-compositions, track mattes, and pre-renders) (Raw video assets) 02_GRAPHICS (Vector layers, PSD imports, and lower thirds) 03_AUDIO (Music, SFX, and voice-overs) It typically contains vector graphics
Once you’ve downloaded the folder, here is how to integrate it into your daily routine:
This section holds non-video design components. It typically contains vector graphics, logos, and photography: : Adobe Illustrator ( .ai ) files.
Copy this exact hierarchy into your After Effects Project Panel to instantly clean up your workspace.
03_Audio (Split this further into Music , SFX , and Voiceover ) 03_Graphics & Design