Chapter 2. The Timeline
I’ve been a long time coming, and I’ll be a long time gone. You’ve got your whole life to do something, and that’s not very long.
–Ani DiFranco (American singer, songwriter, and guitarist)
The Timeline is After Effects’ killer application. More than any other feature, it extends After Effects unique versatility to a wide range of work. With the Timeline at the center of the compositing process, you can time elements and animations precisely as you control their appearance.
The Timeline panel is also a user-friendly part of the application, albeit one packed with hidden powers. By mastering its usage, you can streamline ...
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