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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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Customize compositions to suit you

Learn how to adjust the work area, background color, naming compositions, composition from footage, etc.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Create compositions from video clips
  • Adjust work area and background colors
  • Sequence multiple clips in After Effects

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Composition, Layering, Rendering

Key Insights

  • Download exercise files for hands-on practice.
  • Use 'New Comp from Selection' for quick compositions.
  • Change composition duration in settings easily.
  • Utilize the work area bar for focused rendering.
  • Sequence layers for smooth transitions between clips.
  • Adjust background color for better visibility.
  • Use shortcuts 'B' and 'N' for work area adjustments.
  • Undo actions with Control Z for error correction.
  • Trim compositions to work area for efficient rendering.
  • Understand layer visibility in After Effects compositions.

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