How Do I Import an Image Into After Effects?

Importing Images into After Effects:

1. To import an image into After Effects, go to File > Import > File.
2. Double click inside the composition to open the Import window.
3. Locate the image and click Open. Check Sequence if importing an image sequence.

Preparing Illustrator Files for After Effects:

1. Build your Illustrator artwork in layers to animate parts separately.
2. Ensure elements like logos are vectors and set clip paths to Alpha instead of Mask.
3. Import the Illustrator file into After Effects as a Composition – Retain Layer Sizes to keep layers.

Exporting PNG Sequence from After Effects:

1. Add your composition to the Render Queue.
2. Change render settings to PNG sequence.
3. Select the folder to export and click Render to export individual PNGs of each frame.

Ideal Background Size in After Effects:

1920×1080 works well. Add texture or lighting effects for realism. Match the final output size for best quality.

Making After Effects Animation Photorealistic:

1. Ensure consistent lighting in photos or videos to match the scene.
2. Add realistic camera movement and depth of field effects.
3. Use shadows, grain, and color adjustments for better integration.