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Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

For Beginners with Experience

This is Not a Windows Only Book

Be Not Intimidated

Welcome to After Effects

Interface Navigation

The After Effects Workspace

Primary Workspace Windows

Support Windows

The Project Window – Where You Gather Your Work’s Resources

Project Window Buttons

Importing Resources

The Import Dialog Box

The Timeline Window – Where You Build Your Work

Composition Settings

Pixel Aspect Ratio (PAR)

Timeline Columns and Options

Timeline Window Tour

Composition Window – Where You See Your Work

Support Palette Windows – Pop-up Tools for Productivity

Help – The Most Ignored and Overlooked Menu

Focus on the Timeline Window

Mix and Match Files

Projects vs Comps

Composition Settings ...

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