Adding to Media Encoder Render Queue Failure

Hey guys,
So every time I attempt to add my composition to the render queue (media encoder) it always just results in my AE crashing and it does not get exported to Media Encoder. Any solutions to this?
Thanks!
Kel

No idea why because I don't know anything about your OS or your version of AE or your project. Try this. Create a new AE project that is 8 bit. Create a new standard HD comp that is 10 seconds long. Add a shape layer or a text layer or a solid to the project. Save your project and then see if you can add it to the AME. If you can, then there's something in your composition that is causing the problem and you need to give us a complete description of what is in the composition. The easiest way to do that is select all of the layers in your timeline and press the U key twice to reveal all changed properties or added effects. Then post a screenshot. If you project contains pre-comps then a flow chart and the timelines from he nested comps will also help.

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Re: Another miserable issue with Premiere 'Pro' CS4 Any advice?
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2009, 12:46:49 PM »
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Digging further, this is the "official" solution from adobe -
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Do one or both of the following solutions:
Solution 1: Create a shortcut to the Premiere Pro executable file, rename the shortcut to Premiere, and move the shortcut to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\dynamiclink.
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Solution 2: Remove and reinstall all Premiere Pro CS4 components or all Adobe Creative Suite 4 components.
Do one of the following:
Windows XP: Choose Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
Windows Vista: Choose Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features.
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Click Change/Remove (Windows XP) or Uninstall (Windows Vista).
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Re-install your Adobe software.
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"Why?"
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I try to make this simple...
standard export from PP CC to ME CC
File -> export -> media, then hit queue.
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I've restarted the programs and machine dozens of times and that does nothing.
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rforgaard wrote:
I had this exact same problem, and I figured out the solution in my case. I know the original problem report is ancient, but there are recent replies, so I am adding my solution here. I spent untold hours figuring this out, so hopefully this will save someone else some time.
There can be other causes to this problem, I'm sure. I'm just telling you about what fixed this problem for me.
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NOTE: I DON'T think that there is some kind of bug with the "Vocal Enhancer" effect. I don't think this problem has anything to do with "Vocal Enhancer" per se. It is just some kind of small generic corruption in the project file. When Premiere Pro tries to export that sequence to Media Encoder, the problem occurs. It was just a coincidence in my case that removing and re-adding the "Vocal Enhancer" effect made the problem go away.
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Just to be clear, and reiterate what Kevin state: H.264 (.mp4) files do not have the capability of storing an alpha channel. They are RGB only.
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