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Subject: Re: [AE] Illustrator import to AE
From: Jim Curtis <jpcurtis@me.com>
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Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:22:02 -0500
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That looks very handy, and well thought out, Patrick.  Thanks.


On Jun 23, 2013, at 7:32 PM, Patrick Siemer wrote:

> Those painful days are long gone!
> "Create shapes from vector layer" is like the holy grail for =
illustrator animation.
> If you use the "Explode Shape Layer" script from Zack Lovatt....=20
> www.aescripts.com/explode-shape-layer/
> you can then separate the complex shape paths  to individual ae =
layers.
> Also don't forget about the "shapes to masks" script and the "masks to =
shapes" script.
> They open up the whole world of paths bending to your will.=20
> There are,  of course, even more awesome scripts for you to discover =
there.  I advise you explore the possibilities at the amazing ae scripts =
site.
> Every serious AE artist needs to check it out!
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> Take care,
> Patrick siemer
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> tapeandglue.com
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> Sent from my iPad
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> On Jun 23, 2013, at 12:35 PM, "scott.aelist" <scott.aelist@gmail.com> =
wrote:
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>>> I will also add, if you want individual, editable mask points from =
AI you have to copy / paste each path between programs into the mask =
path property or stroke path (for shape layers) of every layer.
>>> this has always been a pain in the behind..
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>> why not just use Layer > Create shapes from vector layer
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