As we delve into the world of design and video editing with mobile applications, Alight Motion emerges as a standout tool for its versatility and broad range of functionalities. However, its wealth of options can sometimes lead to confusion and errors on the part of users, especially those who are just starting out or even for those who already have experience.
In this article, we’ll go over the most common mistakes when using Alight Motion and how to fix them step by step. If you’ve ever been frustrated by a project that won’t save, effects that won’t apply correctly or transitions that look choppy, you’re in the right place.
The project doesn’t save properly
One of the most frustrating issues is when you finish editing a video and, when trying to save, nothing happens or the app crashes. This error can be linked to several factors:
Lack of storage space
Alight Motion requires free space on your device to process and save projects, especially when they include multiple layers, effects or background music. If the device is almost full, the export may fail.
Solution: Free up at least 2 GB of space on your phone. Delete temporary files, duplicate photos or unused apps. You can also move your finished videos to the cloud or an SD card if supported by your device.
App lacking necessary permissions
If you haven’t granted the necessary permissions to Alight Motion, such as storage access, the app won’t be able to save projects properly.
Solution: Go to Phone settings > Apps > Alight Motion > Permissions and make sure it has full access to storage and media.
Remember! Trying to save with no free space is like trying to pack a torn backpack. Better too much than not enough. 😅
Errors when exporting the video
Exporting a project you’ve worked on for hours only to find it plays with glitches, freezes, or simply won’t open is one of the most disheartening issues.
Incorrect export settings
If you choose an export setting that’s incompatible with your device (e.g. 4K at 60fps on a basic phone), the export is likely to fail.
Solution: Adjust the resolution, frame rate, and format before exporting. For mid-range phones, 1080p at 30fps in MP4 format is ideal.
Issues with complex layers
Too many animated layers, overlapping effects or heavy assets (GIFs, high-res images) can overload the app during export.
Solution: Group layers, use optimised images, and consider exporting in short segments to combine later. You can also close all background apps to free up RAM before exporting.
Exporting without checking your settings is like cooking without tasting the food – could go great… or terribly. 🤷
Audio is out of sync
Another frequent problem is when audio is delayed or doesn’t match the video, especially when using external music or long recordings.
Corrupted or faulty audio files
Some music files downloaded from the internet may have internal errors or be in a format that’s not fully supported.
Solution: Convert the file to a more stable format, such as MP3 at 128kbps. Use audio editing apps to ensure the file is clean and error-free.
Lag during preview
Sometimes it seems like the audio is out of sync, but the app’s real-time viewer is simply lagging behind.
Solution: Export a preview of the problematic section and check if the audio is truly out of sync. If the exported file plays fine, there’s nothing to worry about.
Trying to sync audio can feel like singing karaoke with delayed headphones. Chaos unless well adjusted. 🎤
Problems with animations and effects
Animations are part of Alight Motion’s magic, but when they don’t apply correctly, it can feel like your entire project is ruined.
Effects not appearing in preview
Some heavy effects won’t render in real time, especially on older phones or ones burdened with background tasks.
Solution: Lower the preview quality in the app or wait until export to see the full effect. You can also clear the app’s cache from within Alight Motion settings.
Misaligned keyframes
Keyframe errors can cause animations to behave erratically or not appear at the right time.
Solution: Carefully check the timeline. Zoom in to accurately see when each effect starts and ends. Don’t be afraid to delete and redo keyframes if things feel off.
Badly placed keyframes are like dancing with the wrong feet… You’re moving, but going nowhere. 💃
The app crashes or freezes
This kind of error is serious because it interrupts your workflow and may lead to data loss.
Incompatibility with the operating system
If your Android or iOS version isn’t up to date, it can cause conflicts with the latest Alight Motion updates.
Solution: Update your device’s operating system and ensure you have the latest version of Alight Motion installed.
Cache corruption or data issues
Over time, the data stored in the app can accumulate and cause instability.
Solution: Clear the cache via Settings > Apps > Alight Motion > Storage. If the issue continues, back up your projects and reinstall the app from scratch.
An app crash mid-edit is like a video call freezing just as you say something important… tragic yet common.
Practical tips to avoid errors in Alight Motion
Besides solving issues, it’s smart to follow some best practices to keep your editing smooth:
- Save your projects regularly, even if you’re not ready to export. Better safe than sorry.
- Organise your layers using names and colours to avoid confusion, especially in long projects.
- Do test exports in low quality before doing the final high-res version.
- Avoid editing on low battery, as device performance may be limited.
And don’t forget to close WhatsApp and other heavy apps while editing! Otherwise a random notification pops up, everything freezes, and poor Alight Motion takes the blame.
Here is a video explaining some of the most common errors that occur when using the App:
When to contact Alight Motion support
If after all these steps your problem persists, it’s time to ask for professional help. The Alight Motion support team is quite responsive and helpful.
To contact them:
- Go to the app menu > Help > Send report
- Describe the issue clearly and attach screenshots if possible
- Include your device model, OS version and app version
Just don’t send them a message saying “it doesn’t work”. Be specific, like when explaining to a mate why your pizza didn’t look like the menu photo 🍕.
Alight Motion is a fantastic tool, but like all advanced apps, it has its quirks. The key is to know them, prevent them, and always have a trick up your sleeve to get out of trouble. With these tips, your next projects will not only be more stable, but also more professional.
And if an error keeps popping up again and again… well, sometimes you just need to close the app, take a deep breath, and remember even Spielberg lost a scene or two. 😄
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