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Keelshing
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December 14, 2012
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"The importer reported a generic error" when trying to import an After Effects file into Premiere.

  • 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
      TalkMotion
      Inspiring
      March 25, 2015

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

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        PVP_Action
        Inspiring
        July 7, 2015

        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
          osullivanstudios
          Participating Frequently
          February 3, 2015

          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
            July 27, 2015

            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
              December 15, 2012

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

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                KeelshingAuthor
                Participating Frequently
                December 15, 2012

                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.

                  Harm_Millaard
                  Harm_Millaard
                  Inspiring
                  December 16, 2012

                  Nope, I've never used any Adobe software before CS6.

                  The only difference in Adobe programs I can find is that half of the suite seems to have installed into Program Files (x86) and the other half just Program Files - PP and AE are both in Programe Files.


                  That is because all the Adobe programs in Program Files are 64 bit applications and all programs in Program Files(x86) are 32 bit applications.

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