Review Importer is a free After Effects script that reads a CSV of comments exported from video review sites and creates a text layer with markers for each review, allowing you to choose marker colors.
Developed by Konstantin Reinhart.
About Review Importer
Review Importer, developed by Konstantin Reinhart, imports comments from kollaborate.tv, Vimeo, frame.io, and screenlight.tv into an After Effects composition. After exporting comments as a CSV on the review platform, you run the script, select the file, and choose a marker color. The script generates a text layer containing the reviews as markers; toggling the layer’s visibility displays the comments as a text overlay. Version 01.07 is compatible with After Effects 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, and CC 2018. A demo video is provided with the listing.
Features
- Imports comments from video review sites into an After Effects timeline
- Supports exports from kollaborate.tv, Vimeo, frame.io and screenlight.tv
- Reads a CSV file exported from the review site
- Lets you choose a color for the markers that represent each review
- Creates a text layer containing the reviews as markers
- Toggle the layer’s visibility to see a text overlay
- Compatible with After Effects 2024 through CC 2018
Best for
After Effects users who need to bring client or reviewer comments from kollaborate.tv, Vimeo, frame.io, or screenlight.tv into their compositions as timeline markers.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects versions does Review Importer support?
Review Importer lists compatibility with After Effects 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, and CC 2018.
Which review platforms does Review Importer work with?
The script works with comments exported from kollaborate.tv, Vimeo, frame.io, and screenlight.tv.
How do I import review comments with Review Importer?
Export comments as a CSV from the review site, open the target composition in After Effects, run the script, select the CSV file, choose a marker color, and click Import; a text layer with markers is created.
Is Review Importer free to use?
The listing identifies Review Importer as free, but licensing terms may change, so verify the current terms on the developer’s site before downloading.
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