Due to enhanced security measures, newer versions of macOS require you to grant After Effects permission to record your screen.

Enable Screen Recording

  1. Open System Preferences by clicking Apple > System Settings... in the menu bar.
  2. Click on Privacy & Security in the left list.
  3. Click Screen & System Audio Recording in the right list.
  4. Ensure that Adobe After Effects is toggled on.
  5. Restart your computer and try Cyclops again.

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Older versions of macOS may have this preference in a slightly different location.

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