New Composition
// Create a new 4K composition (3840x2160)
// adapt the elements below for your personal specs
var compWidth = 3840;
var compHeight = 2160;
var compDuration = 300; // Duration in seconds (300 = 5 minutes)
var compFrameRate = 30; // Frame rate
// Create the composition
var newComp = app.project.items.addComp("4K_Comp", compWidth, compHeight, 1, compDuration, compFrameRate);
// Set the background color (optional)
newComp.bgColor = [0, 0, 0]; // Black background
// Prompt the user for the composition name
var compName = prompt("Enter the name for the new composition:", "4K_Comp");
// Rename the composition with the user-provided name
if (compName !== null && compName !== "") {
newComp.name = compName;
}
// Open the composition in the viewer
newComp.openInViewer();
How to use the script
Always check code before running it on your computer. Even basic scripts like this one. If you’re not a developer, ask an LLM like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to verify it for you.
Option 1: Install to your AE Folder
Download and install the below .jsx file in your After Effects Script folder. You can then run it using the scripts menu, or by using a launcher like Quick Menu 3.
Option 2: Adapt the script yourself
Alternatively copy the code below and develop your own version. If you’re not a developer you can do this easily with an LLM like ChatGPT.
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