• Adobe After Effects

  Image File Format in AE

  Posted by Kim on November 10, 2005 at 8:58 am

  Hi there,

  I would like to know about what file format of image will appear clearest in AE? I am used to import jpeg file and do not satisfy with the quality after making movie.

  Appreciate anyone could advise on the file format which can give best quality.

  Or is there any method to sharpen the image in AE?

  Thanks for any kind assistance.

  Cheers,

  Kim

  David Johnson replied 20 years, 6 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  David Johnson

  November 10, 2005 at 11:27 am

  I wouldn’t recommend sharpening images in AE unless you have no other choice. AE will accept almost any image file format so its best to use an uncompressed (or low compression) format like EPS, AI, PSD, TIF, etc., although high-resolution JPGs are usually fine too. Personally, I like using PSDs and AIs since they’re Adobe formats so AE supports more functionality with them. For example, you can set up an entire AE project in PS using layers and layer sets, which will become Comps with layers in place, if imported into AE as “Comps” or “Projects” (I just don’t recall the term AE uses). Regardless of most file formats, you’ll lose quality if you scale the image beyond 100% in AE. AI, EPS, PDF (and probably others) are exceptions to that, if you use “continuos rasterization”, but the trae off is that limits how you can apply FX to those layers (you’ll have to precompose or use adjustmnet layers).
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  David Johnson

  November 10, 2005 at 11:32 am

  Forgot to mention, regardless of your image file format, your render settings may also be affecting the quality of your images in your rendered movies. Make sure you’re using the “Render Queue” and an an uncompressed (or low compression) codec like Animation or Uncompressed vs. “Export/Make Movie”.

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