Importer Reported a Generic Error - Premiere Pro dynamic link to After Effects 2023 & 2024

I had this issue, but without any speedramps or any mp4 footage. My footage is .mxfs from a Sony FX3, which normally imports fine. 

I had some keyframed masks, but after reading this thread I deleted the masks and the dynamically linked AE project was created (which is odd, because I've created AE comps from premiere with masks before.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )

However, I get this error where the footage appears as a black frame,. You can only see the footage when you scrub through the timeline. Also, the footage it is showing is not from this clip. 

So, yes Update PR and AE just did the job !

Hi everyone,

I just ran into this new issue, is there an easy solution to this problem ?

OMG, that's great info! Thanks for sharing.

Kevin

Hey Kevin,

Thanks for that detailed insight. I believe I found the issue on my end (at least for what worked for me). When I speed ramp each clip, on some clips I receive that generic error (as stated in the original thread). Sometimes when I speed ramp the points conflict or seemingly overlap with eachother and gives a generic error when imported into after effects. I've proved this being the issue and solution on my end by moving each point of the speed ramp slightly away from each other, then when it imports succeccfully I double checked the points on the AE graph resulting with the points being one frame apart (rather than giving the error when they are overlapping).

Hi @defaultk901y1ok2uh8,

I got your message. A lot of issues like this are related to H.264 media, especially 4:2:2 10-bit footage or footage with a variable frame rate. Drone footage, mobile phone footage, and video captured on other consumer devices (action cameras, for example) are notorious for that kind of thing. 

The typical solution is to transcode or to create proxies on ingest. Editing with footage in a solid editing codec should help a lot. I use ProRes LT. You do need to have a good deal of storage while you are working with transcodes or proxies, but you can delete these files after you deliver/upload your finished project. 

If that is not working, try moving your files to a high speed media drive. That could make a difference too. 

I hope the advice helps. Let me know if you need help with the workflow. Good luck.

Thanks,
Kevin

I have this issue as well, I compose a lot of real estate media. So lots of speed ramps drone footage etc. 
My workaround is to render out the project and create a new project from the render and cut the pieces i need to render after effects on. 

PITA Yes! 

Hi,

I'm wondering. Has this ever worked, or is this a new workflow? I informed the product team about this error. Can you share your project files with me? PM me if you, like. I hope I can help you find a reproducible case so we can have a good bug for the team to work on. Sorry for the problem. 

Thanks,
Kevin

Still waiting for a solution.

Hi @Harel25647251oaoi,

I merged your bug with Nathan's. Seems to be the same issue. Let me know if it is not. Be sure to upvote.

Thanks,
Kevin