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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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Adjust layers

Adjust footage for use in compositions and learn moving, sequencing, trimming, and splitting layers.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Adjust layers using various tools in After Effects.
  • Trim layers effectively using in and out points.
  • Sequence layers with overlapping transitions.

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Layer Management, Animation, Keyframing

Key Insights

  • Use the left square bracket to move layers in time.
  • Trim layers by setting in and out points in the layer panel.
  • Utilize shortcuts for trimming layers quickly.
  • Sequence layers by selecting and using keyframe assistant.
  • Split layers to keyframe properties independently.
  • Troubleshoot After Effects by resetting preferences if issues arise.
  • Understand the importance of layer order when sequencing.
  • Keyframe animations cannot affect parented layers directly.
  • Use the footage panel to trim layers without affecting the timeline.
  • Always position the playhead correctly before splitting layers.

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