"The importer reported a generic error" when trying to import an After Effects file into Premiere.

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December 14, 2012
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Currently quite new to using both pieces of software - I'm trying to grab a file, either a save or an export, from After effects into Premiere. I've googled around, but I can't find anyone with a similar problem with it being an AE file.

Just looking for some advice on what to do.

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TalkMotion

Inspiring

I get this same issue when I try to "Replace With After Effects Composition".

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PVP_Action

Inspiring

I'm getting the same error when "Replace With After Effect Composition", I can import an Ae project manually but dynamic link is not working going to Ae from Pr.

osullivanstudios

Participating Frequently

I just found that I was getting this error because I was using a sequence in premiere that was using a frame rate (120FPS) that AE did not support. Once I dialed it down to 60 it worked.

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nmclaughlin42

Participant

I had the same issues, and osullivanstudio's post solved my issue. Changed the frame rate from 119.99 to a lower frame rate, and everything was fine.

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excited_Genie16B8

Legend

From PP, go to File>Adobe Dynamic Link>Import AE Composition...

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KeelshingAuthor

Participating Frequently

I'm still having problems. When I try and do that it just says "Failed to connect to Adobe After Effects Dynamic Link". I have the Suite version of Adobe, so I don't see why it's doing that.

Also, if I tried to right-click on a clip and replace it with an AE project, I get the same "The Importer reported a generic error" message.

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excited_Genie16B8

Legend

OK, something got messed up with your installation. You may have to reinstall the suite.

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