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Importing Illustrator files into AE, specifically artboards
Hi all–
I’m importing an Illustrator file into AE, and I’ve separated all the assets I want to manipulate into top-level layers in AI, but the AI project has multiple artboards. I’ve noticed that when I go to pull it into After Effects, it will only pull the layers that appear within the top artboard.
If I change the order of the artboards, to try to bring more layers into AE, it will disconnect the layers that were on the previously top-most artboard.
I’m thinking the solution is to save multiple copies of the AI project, each with a different artboard listed first. Then importing them into AE. Seems like a lot of work though. Is there another work around?
Thanks!
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2 Replies
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Here’s a very good explanation of importing Illustrator files to AE:
https://www.jamesmerry.co.uk/home/?p=388
If you just want to cut to the artboard issue, scroll down to Multiple Artboards.
Joe Bourke
Owner/Creative Director
Bourke Media
http://www.bourkemedia.com -
Thanks Joe and Dave! Unfortunately I’m working with another designer’s work, which is, let’s just say, not up to my usual standards of organization. Thanks for the help!
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