Ingest Assets in AE? Possible?

[JBrouwers]

Hey Everyone,

I find it really useful to automatically ingest all assets in Premiere Pro.

So far, I could not find a similar option for AE.

Is there a way to automatically copy assets in the same folder as the project.

Thank you

Jessie

PS: I am asking cuz I always get unlinked assets when reopening old projects.

[Kyle Hamrick · Accepted solution]

Not automatically, no.
Get in the habit of collecting your files once you've got everything imported (or when the project is delivered), and you should be safe.

File > Dependencies > Collect Files

[JBrouwers]

Thanks Kyle - i will try that.

So, once I am done, I "collect Files" and these will be copied in the same folder as my project?

Thanks again for your help

Jessie

[Roei Tzoref]

So, once I am done, I "collect Files" and these will be copied in the same folder as my project?

it will ask you where to collect the project files to.

these resources will explain it:
Using Collect Files to Share an After Effects Project
Basics of rendering and exporting in After Effects CC

[Rick Gerard]

I seldom collect files. I just manage projects using the same system that I used and that most film production facilities have used for about 100 years. Project/Scene/Take or Project/Page/Type. Neither Premiere Pro or After Effects does anything but point to assets. Drive space is incredibly affordable now, so it doesn't make much sense to me to start making copies of my footage. As long as you are organized there is no reason to ever loose footage.

[JBrouwers]

Thank your Roel.

These 2 link are exactly what I needed.

[Kyle Hamrick]

Yep, you'll get a few options. You can choose to collect only a single composition vs the whole project, etc.

Personally, I collect every project once it's delivered and ready to be archived. There are a few other commands next to it, like Consolidate Footage and Reduce Project (which is helpful, but should definitely be used very intentionally) that can help slim down a project before collecting, if necessary.