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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.

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Importing, File Management, Metadata

Key Insights

  • Use Control + I or Command + I to import files.
  • Select multiple files using Control + A or Command + A.
  • Import Illustrator files as compositions or merged layers.
  • Editable layer styles can be retained from Photoshop files.
  • Understand the importance of anchor points in layers.
  • Use Adobe Dynamic Link for seamless integration with Premiere Pro.
  • Files in After Effects are linked, not embedded.
  • Utilize metadata for better file management.
  • Drag and drop files directly from Finder or Explorer.
  • Interpret footage settings to adjust frame rates and alpha channels.

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