ABSTRACT
Then make Curves adjustments to this image in Photoshop (Image>Adjustments>Curves). Before closing out of the Curves dialogue, click Save, and Photoshop will prompt you to save as an ACV file.
In AE, apply the Curves effect (in the Adjust category) to the layer, and, in the Effect Controls Palette, click the Open icon (the folder). Open your ACV file, and AE will use the saved Curves from Photoshop.
