Introduction to Adobe After Effects

Getting Started with Adobe After Effects

• To start a new project, create a new composition by selecting Composition > New Composition or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + N.
• Import assets such as videos, images, or audio by selecting File > Import or by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + I.
• The Project Panel is where you can import your footage and create your project.

Working with Layers and Effects

• The Effect Controls Panel is automatically revealed whenever you add an effect to a layer in your composition.
• Use the Effect Controls Panel to set an effect on your layer or edit effects you have applied to layers in your composition.

Workspace and Panels

• The Menu Bar is located at the top of the workspace and includes options such as File, Edit, Composition, Layer, Effect, Animation, View, Window, and Help.
• The Project Panel is located on the top left of the default After Effects workspace.
• The Timeline Panel is located on the bottom of the workspace.
• You can reset the workspace to its original, saved layout of panels by selecting Window > Workspace > Reset.

Rendering and Output

• The Render Queue Panel is where you can see your final product.
• To open the Render Queue Panel within the Timeline Panel, select the Render Queue button at the top of the Timeline Panel.
• Choosing Lossless settings in After Effects ensures that the output is of high quality.

Customizing the Workspace

• You can save a custom workspace by selecting Window > Workspace > Save As.
• The purpose of saving a custom workspace is to save your preferred layout of panels.
• Assigning a name to a custom workspace helps you to easily identify and reuse it.
• You can delete a custom workspace by selecting Window > Workspace > Delete.

Creating Animations

• You can create a new composition by selecting Composition > New Composition or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + N.
• The Composition Panel is where you can edit your footage and create your animation.
• Shape layer paths are created in After Effects by using the Pen Tool or other shape tools.

Final Output

• The Render Queue Panel is where you can see your final product.
• The Composition Panel is where you can make creative additions to your video.

This quiz covers the basics of Adobe After Effects, an animation software used for animation, visual effects, and motion picture compositing. It introduces the interface and main panels of After Effects, providing a starting point for beginners.