What timeline control allows you to define a specific area of the timeline you want to export?

The Work Area Bar is the timeline control that allows you to define and isolate a specific area of the timeline for exporting. When you set the Work Area Bar within your timeline, you can specify the exact portion of the composition that you want to render out. This is particularly useful for focusing on a specific segment of your project without the need to export the entire composition, thus saving time and processing power.

The Work Area Bar is visually represented as a highlighted section on the timeline, and its endpoints can be adjusted to include only the desired frames. This functionality is essential during the editing and output process, as it allows you to preview and fine-tune sections of your project efficiently.

In contrast, the Region of Interest focuses on the visual output area in the composition panel rather than the timeline. Timeline Markers serve as indicators for important points in time but don’t define an export area. Export Settings encompass various options for rendering but do not directly control the specific timeline area to be rendered. Hence, the Work Area Bar specifically addresses the need to isolate and export portions of a project efficiently.