How to Prep Photoshop Files for After Effects

Learn essential techniques for preparing Photoshop files for seamless integration with After Effects in this comprehensive 21-minute tutorial. Explore crucial aspects such as file structuring, resizing, grouping, and assessing images. Master the use of artboards, linked files, smart objects, and textures. Discover methods for preserving editable text, working with layer styles, and leveraging adjustment layers. Gain insights into handling vector shapes and masks effectively. Enhance your workflow and spend more time creating stunning animations by understanding how to properly set up your Photoshop projects for After Effects.

- Intro
- The Essentials
- Resizing
- Grouping & Folders
- Assessing Your Images
- Artboards
- Linked Files & Smart Objects
- Textures
- Preserving Editable Text
- Layer Styles
- Adjustment Layers
- Vector Shapes
- Masks
- Wrap-Up