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Identifying proxy items in the Project window


    In the Project window, After Effects marks the footage name to indicate whether the actual footage item or its proxy is currently in use:

    • A box containing a black square indicates that a proxy item is currently in use throughout the project; the name of the proxy appears in boldface in the project list.
    • An empty box indicates that the actual footage item is in use throughout the project.
    • No box indicates that no proxy is assigned to the footage item.
    Illustration with these callouts: A. Proxy assigned and in use B. Proxy assigned, but original in use C. No proxy assigned D. Proxy name
    A. Proxy assigned and in use B. Proxy assigned, but original in use C. No proxy assigned D. Proxy name