Adjustment layers
Learn more about adjustments layers and animation presets
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Learning Outcomes:
- Define adjustment layers in After Effects
- Apply effects to multiple layers using adjustment layers
- Use animation presets effectively
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Adjustment Layers, Effects, Animation Presets
Key Insights
- Adjustment layers affect all layers beneath them.
- To create an adjustment layer, use the layer menu or a solid.
- Effects can be adjusted in the effect controls panel.
- Presets can be added by double-clicking in the effects panel.
- Masks can limit the effect of adjustment layers.
- Adjustment layers must contain pixels to affect other layers.
- Use keyboard shortcuts for efficiency, like Control Y for solids.
- Deleting effects is straightforward with the delete key.
- Layer stacking order determines which layers are affected.
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