Imported TIFF Sequence With Layer Masks

Question

I have a bunch of TIFF files I batch-processed in PS that include layer masks. I've imported these into AE as a TIFF Sequence, but apparently, AE can't render the layer masks correctly. It does not produce the desired effect.

Before I go batch-process each TIFF file again, applying the layer mask, is there something else I should try?

Interpret Footage/Main Options tab doesn't allow me to select anything within the Alpha section; all the options are grayed out.

I'm pretty sure AE can render PS files with layer masks, and I believe I've done it before. Why not TIFF files?

What am I missing?

Thanks.

sskaz · Answer

TIFFs can be funny and use alpha differently than other formats like PSD and PNG. When you save a TIFF normally, there’s an options dialog and a disabled-by-default checkbox “Save Transparency”. If you’re using Photoshop Actions to batch output files, you’ll need to find a way to set that option as well.

It may be easier to use another format like PNG, unless someone else can chime in with a way to set the TIFF options through Actions.

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