Layer masks, styles, smart filters, etc. not importing properly from PSD

hey guys,

 

i'm having inconsistencies importing psds ae, both latest cc 2015 . odd part many of smart object , layer group effects (features 'relatively' new such smart filters) importing fine, others not. so, wondering if provide power-user guidelines importing psds ae.

 

the "preparing , importing still images" section on official page (https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/preparing-importing-still-images.html#preparin g_and_importing_photoshop_files), offers general, vague notes on subject. "merge layer styles footage: layer styles merged layer faster rendering, appearance may not match appearance of image in photoshop", wasn't able find concrete criteria on when complex layer grouping, (with masks , layer styles on actual layer group), or smartobjects (with lossless image adjustments , smart filters), imports correctly or not.

 

the 1 thing think observing ae doesn't "layer mask hides effects" check-box in photoshop 'layer style' panel. additional insights on quirks of process appreciated!

 

cheers

long story short: if arrived @ these complications, went far in ps. never bothered of in 15 years of using ae. prefer of in ae - glows , several other effects there better plug-ins , techniques ps' layer styles plus resulting structure of groups converted pre-comps ever makes sense animation. there genuine bugs/ issues smart objects in ps cc 2015, it's not best idea use workflow. in case, less complicated psd file, more succeed in ae. rasterize whatever can , if use sos import native files directly in ae , adjust them there. same smart filters , have - use whatever comes ae, not use ps.

 

mylenium

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