1 Getting to Know the Workflow

Lesson overview

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to do the following:

  • Create a project and import footage.

  • Create compositions and arrange layers.

  • Navigate the Adobe After Effects interface.

  • Use the Project, Composition, and Timeline panels.

  • Transform layer properties.

  • Use the Properties panel.

  • Apply basic effects.

  • Create keyframes.

  • Preview your work.

  • Customize the workspace.

  • Adjust preferences related to the user interface.

  • Find additional resources for using After Effects.

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This lesson will take about an hour to complete. If you haven’t already done so, download the project files for this lesson from peachpit.com/AfterEffectsCIB2024 ...

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