Using Adobe Photoshop layer effects (styles)In Adobe Photoshop 5.0 and later, you can use a layer effect (or style) to modify the layer to which it is applied. When you import an Adobe Photoshop file as a composition, and one or more of the layers contain layer effects, then After Effects includes the effects and the layer as two or more separate layers in the Timeline window. Note: Only some Adobe Photoshop styles (effects) can be imported into After Effects. These include Drop Shadow, Inner Shadow, Outer Glow, Inner Glow, Bevel and Emboss, and Color Fill. You can edit or remove a layer effect by using either the Timeline window or the Effect Controls window. You can also animate these Adobe Photoshop layer effects over time. To edit an Adobe Photoshop layer effect in After Effects:
A single Adobe Photoshop layer effect can become up to five layers and effects in After Effects. You may need to edit multiple copies to achieve the desired result. |