🎨 Lesson 1: Getting to Know the After Effects Workflow

Adobe After Effects is a powerful tool for motion graphics, compositing, and visual effects. Understanding its interface is essential to becoming proficient.

Key Concepts:

• Project Panel: Organizes imported files.
• Timeline Panel: Where animation takes place.
• Composition Panel: Preview your work.
• Tools Panel: Access tools like selection, text, shape, etc.
• Effects & Presets Panel: Apply pre-built animations and effects.

Workflow involves importing assets, creating compositions, applying effects/animations, and rendering the final output.

Welcome to After Effects—your gateway to professional motion graphics! This lesson breaks down the interface and workflow with vibrant visuals and a free downloadable template to practice.

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