After Effects file could not be found

Question

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!

ShiveringCactus · Answer

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)

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