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 layer management.
- Editable layer styles from Photoshop enhance animation capabilities in After Effects.
- Hyperlapse sequences can be imported as footage for seamless playback.
- Understand that After Effects links to files, not stores them.
- Use the metadata panel to manage file information effectively.
- Reload or replace footage if files are deleted from the hard drive.
- Utilize the search function to quickly locate specific files in the project panel.
- Adjust frame rates and interpret footage settings for optimal playback.
- Drag and drop files directly from Finder or File Explorer into After Effects.
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