TUTORIAL ARTICLE

Beginner

6 min

Prepare your vector artwork for animation

Learn to organize Illustrator artwork to simplify animation in After Effects.

What you learned

Organize your Illustrator project

Using named layers when you prepare your vector file for animation makes working in After Effects simpler. Group objects onto layers based on how you want to animate them and then rename your layers so they’re easy to find.

Import your vector artwork

Choose the composition option when importing an Illustrator file so your layers stay the same in your project. The Layer Size option will result in easier animation throughout your project.

Update your artwork

Make changes in your Illustrator project and see the results reflected in After Effects without needing to import the asset again.


Instruction and illustration by

Jess Libby

11 December 2024

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