Let's say you have vector layers in Illustrator you want to insert into After Effects. To do this, you can just drag the illustrator file directly into After Effects, but before we do that, we want to make sure the illustrations are separated into individual layers. Every top layer in Illustrator will turn into ONE shape, so if you have sublayers in here that you want to turn into separate shapes, then separate them first. Now, save and close the document and then drag the Illustrator file into the After Effects window. There are 4 choices you need to make now in order to turn your Illustrator file into individual shape layers and I will show you a visual explanation of these 4 choices at the end of the video for you to take a screenshot of if you like. First, in the popup window, you click "Footage". Second, you choose "Merged layers". The word "Merged" can be a bit misleading here, but in this context, it basically means "All layers". Third, you drag your file into your composition, right-click on it and choose "Create" and "Convert to Layered Comp". Now you have created a separate composition containing your top layers from your Illustrator document. Now, the fourth and final step is to select all of the layers, right-click on them, and go to "Create" again but now you click "Create Shapes From Vector Layer". This will create new shape layers from each Illustrator layer and now you can delete your Illustrator layers and the file you imported because now you have created your own shapes inside After Effects. Here's an illustration showing the 4 different choices you have to make in order to achieve this. If you're a visual person like me, this will hopefully make this process easier to understand. I hope you liked this video and if you want to see more quick tutorials just like this one, please subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell so you don't miss out on my next video! Thanks for watching, keep learning, and have a great day! ********** 🎁 FREE RESOURCES FOR VIDEO CREATORS: ⭐ FREE plugins for Premiere Pro & After Effects: ► https://aejuice.com/free-plugins/?ref=davidlindgren89 ⭐ FREE browser extension for YouTube Growth: ► https://www.tubebuddy.com/davidlindgren1989&x=homepage ⭐ 2 extra months of music library "Artlist" for FREE: ► https://artlist.io/David-121249 OTHER RESOURCES FOR CREATORS: 🚀 Want to become a better Content Creator? Get resources, digital products, and BTS content here: ► https://Patreon.com/davidlindgren89 🧠 Learn more about Adobe Premiere Pro: ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExOzQ6uCso0&list=PLgJlbAYg0mEkXrbeSUcXFU8ax-y-21Ndb 🧠 Learn more about Adobe After Effects: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgJlbAYg0mEnZDvh9LUAz-t0rAjCgH8IQ ✈️🗽 Follow my journey as a Content Creators: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgJlbAYg0mEn5cIrzlu5qTpW2DDR8bHgq 🧰🛠 Check out what camera gear I use: ► https://kit.co/DavidLindgren89 ********** GEAR I USE (AND RECOMMEND): 🚁 Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Pro ► https://amzn.to/37v7Hbw 💻 Laptop: Macbook Pro 15" ► https://amzn.to/2WqI7ic Laptop stand ► https://amzn.to/3a8ufAh Crisp device stand for laptop/ipad ► https://amzn.to/30Wku2T 🎧 Headphones: Doqaus ► https://amzn.to/3RjlSFV 🪝 Headphone-hanger under my desk ► https://amzn.to/3didCSp ⌨️ Keyboard ► https://amzn.to/2yW0N0i 🖱 Trackpad ► https://amzn.to/35W2nvj 📷 Camera: Lumix GH5 ► https://amzn.to/2YWMD9N Lens: 14mm F2.5 ► https://amzn.to/2xZoHYA Lens: 25mm F1.7 ► https://amzn.to/2zsSl8Q Lens: 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ► https://amzn.to/2YWoQqO Budget tripod: Velbon M43 ► https://amzn.to/306ft7U 🎛 Stream deck ► https://amzn.to/2BDkETp 🎤 Wireless mic: Sennheiser AVX-MKE2 Lavalier Pro Set ► https://amzn.to/2WpXk2Y 🎤 Budget microphone: Takstar SGC-598 shotgun mic ► https://amzn.to/3Y0Mwpm 🎤 Condenser Microphone ► https://amzn.to/2T3CUuH 💡 Portable handy ringlight ► https://amzn.to/39ZfRu9 💡 Handy portable rechargeable lights ► https://amzn.to/40bjTY9 Handy adapters: USB 3.0 to USB C ► https://amzn.to/2WVgo8z USB C Hub (all-in-one) ► https://amzn.to/2LqAnXe Adapter: HDMI to USB ► https://amzn.to/2AsFfcp Cable bag ► https://amzn.to/2WpVKyi Super-usable cable straps for everyday use ► https://amzn.to/2yTKTn9 🖨 Labelling machine ► https://amzn.to/3fnbaex ********** 📲 CONNECT WITH ME HERE: ► https://youtube.com/davidlindgren89 ► https://facebook.com/davidlindgren89 ► https://instagram.com/davidlindgren89 ► https://snapchat.com/add/davidlindgren89 ► https://twitter.com/davidlindgren89 ► https://medium.com/@davidlindgren89 ********** DISCLAIMER: This video and description might contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank You for your support! 🙏 (All links are my genuine recommendations.) #AfterEffects #Illustrator #VideoEditing