After Effects file could not be found

[elisabeths79751366]

Hello there, 

I have been trying to figure out why I'm unable to import certain videos into After Effects. When I import a video a pop-up shows up stating, "a file could not be found." The file I am importing from is in a folder on my desktop. However, If I bring a video or photo from a photobooth it has no problem. 

I've been looking online for a solution, but haven't had any luck. Thanks for the help!

[Mylenium]

None of this makes any sense if you don't tell us about exact file types and their specs as well as providing basic system information.

Mylenium

[ShiveringCactus]

Some video formats are incompatible with After Effects - although they would state as much and not say file could not be found. 

It sounds like you're importing a project into After Effects and one of the videos is missing?  If that's the case, right-click on the video and choose Replace Footage - from there you can navigate to the original folder and select the video (if it's there)