

To bring an Illustrator file into After Effects you just need to use Command+ I, or alternatively, File>Import. Now that you've created some amazing illustrations and prepared them for animation, it's time to hop into After Effects! Tips for Importing your Illustrator File into After Effects See how quick & easy that was? Step 7: Import Your Illustrator File into After Effects All you have to do is save your AI file into a designated folder. Once you’ve brought all your items into designated layers, and you feel your illustration is ready to turn into an animation, you’re on your way to making a new animation in After Effects. Once you’ve selected your item, use command+x to cut your object and Command+F to paste the item into its former location.

Step 5: Bring Your Items into Layersįrom here, you will have to pick an Illustrated item to bring into the new layer. Changing your actual name isn't this easy.
