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Using multiple machines to render plug-in effects (PB only)


    When a composition contains layers that use a plug-in effect, the plug-in that created the effect must be present on all of the machines that will render the composition.

    When you install an After Effects render engine on a machine, it contains all the plug-ins included with the After Effects Production Bundle. If a composition uses a plug-in from another manufacturer, that plug-in must be present on all machines that will render the composition. However, support for network rendering varies among plug-in manufacturers. Before you set up a network to render effects created by third-party plug-ins, see your plug-in's documentation or contact the plug-in manufacturer and get answers to the following questions:

    • Does the plug-in's license agreement allow installing multiple copies on a network for the purposes of rendering?
    • Are there any other limitations or tips that apply to using that plug-in for network rendering?