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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 layers from Illustrator and Photoshop files
  • Utilize Adobe Dynamic Link for project integration

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Importing, Layer Management, Dynamic Link

Key Insights

  • Use Ctrl+I or Command+I to import files quickly.
  • Import multi-layered Illustrator files as compositions for better control.
  • Editable layer styles from Photoshop can be retained in After Effects.
  • Understand anchor points when importing layers to maintain alignment.
  • Use Adobe Dynamic Link to streamline workflow between Premiere Pro and After Effects.
  • Files remain linked to their original locations; deleting them affects After Effects.
  • Utilize metadata for better file management and organization.
  • Drag and drop files directly from Finder or Explorer for convenience.
  • Interpret footage settings to adjust frame rates and alpha channels.
  • Search for files within the project panel to quickly locate assets.

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