In this tutorial, we will show you how to render faster and increase your productivity when using Adobe After Effects. Follow these tips and tricks to optimize your workflow.

**Step 1: Lower Your Resolution**
When working on a 4K resolution composition with a small preview, lower the resolution from full to half, third, or quarter. This change will make your previews load faster without a noticeable loss in detail. Once you are finished with your work, set the final result to full resolution to view it in your preview monitor.

**Step 2: Use Adaptive Resolution**
Enable adaptive resolution to automatically adjust the preview resolution based on the complexity of your composition. This feature helps maintain a balance between performance and visual quality, making your workflow smoother.

**Step 3: Optimize Your Cache Settings**
Adjust your cache settings by increasing the maximum disk cache size and enabling the cache folder on a fast drive. This will speed up the rendering process and improve overall performance.

**Step 4: Pre-compose and Simplify Layers**
Use pre-compositions to organize complex projects and reduce the number of layers in your main composition. This helps After Effects process your project more efficiently.

**Step 5: Disable Unnecessary Effects**
Temporarily disable effects that are not needed while working on your composition. This will free up resources and improve preview performance. Re-enable the effects when you need to see the final look.

**Step 6: Use Proxies for High-Resolution Footage**
Create lower-resolution proxy files for high-resolution footage. This allows you to work with lighter files during editing and switch back to the original high-resolution files for final rendering.

For more tips and tricks to make After Effects faster and improve your workflow, watch the full video tutorial.