Customize compositions to suit you
Learn how to adjust the work area, background color, naming compositions, composition from footage, etc.
This summary is AI generated
Learning Outcomes:
- Create compositions from video clips
- Adjust work areas and background colors
- Manage multiple clips in After Effects
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Composition, Video Editing, Layer Management
Key Insights
- Use 'New Comp from Selection' for quick composition creation.
- Adjust composition duration to fit video clips.
- Change background color for better visibility.
- Utilize the work area bar for selective rendering.
- Sequence layers for smooth transitions between clips.
- Use shortcuts B and N for work area adjustments.
- Undo actions with Control Z for error correction.
- Trim compositions using the work area effectively.
- Manage multiple clips by selecting and sequencing them.