After Effects Tutorials: Lesson 6 - The Photoshop Link & Updating Smart Objects
What happens if you need to change your design after you've already finished the animation? In Lesson 6, we explore the powerful "live link" between Photoshop and After Effects.
Key concepts:
[01:18] Adding new elements to an existing project.
[01:52] Smart Objects: Why they are the secret to a flexible workflow.
[03:52] Saving in Photoshop to trigger automatic updates in After Effects.
[04:40] Understanding the limitations of adding new layers vs. editing existing ones.
[05:20] Fast color and asset swapping for quick revisions.
This lesson is a lifesaver for professional projects where client feedback often requires last-minute design changes!