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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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Importing

Learn how to import media from various sources and learn how to work with compatible files, importing layers, and more.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Import various media types into After Effects
  • Manage and organize imported files effectively
  • Utilize Adobe Dynamic Link for seamless workflow

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Importing, File Management, Dynamic Link

Key Insights

  • Use Control+I or Command+I to import files quickly.
  • Import Illustrator files as compositions for layer management.
  • Editable layer styles from Photoshop enhance animation capabilities.
  • Understand anchor point positioning when importing layers.
  • Utilize JPEG sequences for hyperlapse effects.
  • Adobe Dynamic Link allows integration with Premiere Pro.
  • Files remain linked, not embedded, in After Effects.
  • Metadata management is crucial for project organization.
  • Use the footage panel for editing and previewing clips.
  • Search functionality helps locate specific files in projects.

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