Importing an Illustrator file into After Effects

Learn the various options needed to successfully import an Illustrator file into After Effects. Details below...
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Importing a layered Illustrator file into After Effects can be a confusing task given the number of options available. This process gets more complicated again if additions are later made to the Illustrator file. This video explores everything needed to successfully import Illustrator files into After Effects and how best to update them if needed.

0:00 - Intro
Overview of Illustrator file
Elements to be later controlled within After Effects should be put on their own Illustrator layer

0:58 - Methods of importing files into After Effects

1:22 - Import example #1
Import Kind: Footage
Layer Options: Merged Layers

2:16 - Import example #2
Import Kind: Footage
Layer Options: Choose Layer
Footage Dimensions: Layer Size

3:20 - Import example #3
Import Kind: Footage
Layer Options: Choose Layer
Footage Dimensions: Document Size

4:32 - Import example #4
Import Kind: Composition
Footage Dimensions: Layer Size

6:00 - Import example #5
Import Kind: Composition
Footage Dimensions: Document Size

7:06 - Updating an Illustrator layer

8:54 - Adding content to an Illustrator file


ILLUSTRATOR FILE USED IN VIDEO
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9f6ac5l4ucl...


ORIGINAL FILE
https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/h... (Designed by Vectorpouch)

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