Jono Gaughan
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You’re right, copying/pasting the attributes/properties from the shape layer to the JPEG will work, but I have over a hundred layers, so it will take a long time to do that manually. Especially if I have to go back in and futz with each one afterwards.
I can’t do the “replace footage” command because a shape layer doesn’t have a source (unless there’s another way besides “option+drag” or “option+command+/”). I could do this with any other type of layer though (still, video, pre-comp, null, etc.).
Maybe this feature doesn’t exist. I understand why it wouldn’t, but hopefully it will be added in a later version of AE. It would be nice if there was a way to replace or convert a shape layer to something with a source (like a solid layer or a null), so that it could be swapped out later.
Thanks for the tips. Any other ideas/work-arounds would be helpful, otherwise I’ll get started on the good ol’ manual route!
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That option is still available in CC2015.
Make sure your AI file actually has layers, not sublayers.
When importing the AI file into AE, you should get a popup box that allows you to choose how to import the file. Make sure you choose “Footage”, then you should be able to select the layer you want to import.
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When you import your file into AE, choose “Document Size”, instead of “Layer Size”. Hope this helps!
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Hey JohnBen,
If you’re happy with the quality of your 720p compression (8.81GB), you could try “zipping” the file. That should make it a smaller file size that you could then save to a data disc. Standard DVDs are only 4.7GB, but you can get dual-layer discs that are 8.5GB. Once zipped, I bet your file will fit on one of those.
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Can you post a picture of what you’re describing?
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Dave, thanks for the prompt response.
Now that I re-read my question, it was a bit confusing. Basically, I’m wondering if there is a way to replace a shape layer with a JPEG (for example) so that it keeps all of the layer properties (position, rotation, expressions, etc.)?
Thanks again,
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In the composition settings of your precomp, under the advanced tab, check the “preserve frame rate…” checkbox.
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It seems that the new Element 3D patch (v2.2.2) fixed my problem! Thanks Videocopilot 🙂
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Interesting. I’m running a 2.7 GHz 12-Core Intel Xeon E5 with 64 GB of RAM and a FirePro D700 graphics card, so I don’t think system power is my issue. Also, Video Copilot’s website says the D700 is supported. I’m not positive but I think this started when I updated AE a couple of versions ago. I’m currently running CC2015 v13.6.1.6. Is anyone else having this problem? Any insight would be appreciated!!
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Did you ever find a solution to this problem? I’ve been having the same issue for months now.