Az Chip, here is what the after effects 4.1 help file says: To import a sequence of still images: 1 Do one of the following: In Windows, make sure that each filename has the correct file extension and that all filenames in the sequence contain an equal number of digits at the end of the filename, but before the extension. For example, File000.bmp, File001.bmp, File002.bmp, and so on. In Mac OS, make sure all filenames in the sequence contain an equal number of digits at the end of the filename. For example, File000, File001, File002, and so on. 2 Move all the files in the sequence to the same folder. 3 In After Effects, choose File > Import > Footage File. 4 Locate and select the first file in the sequence. 5 Select Sequence, and then click Open. Premiere has a similar feature. hope this helps! greg