There’s a ridiculous bug in After Effects 2014.2. (or maybe the OS I’m using? 10.10.3 Yosemite)
Problem:
When I Collect Files, during the process if I move my mouse/input device the Collection will fail, leaving a partial “Footage” folder, and no AE file.
Solution:
If I use the Return key to start it and DON’T TOUCH MY MOUSE it works!
Additional bug:
When Collecting, the “Reduce Project” check-box option doesn’t seem to work in any case. However, it seems to work correctly when used outside of the Collect Files process.
Speechless.
Discovered the solution here: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1396174