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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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Effects controls and layer panels

Identify, navigate, and manipulate elements such as the Effect Controls panel, Layer panel, etc.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the effect controls panel functionality
  • Apply effects using the effects and presets panel
  • Differentiate between composition and layer panels

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Effects, Keyframes, Panels

Key Insights

  • Effects are applied to layers for visibility in the effect controls panel.
  • Keyframe properties can be adjusted in both effect controls and timeline.
  • Use Ctrl+A or Command+A to select all layers for bulk adjustments.
  • Ensure the correct panel is selected for specific tasks like tracking.
  • Deleting effects can be done quickly by selecting layers and pressing 'E'.
  • Always check the panel name to avoid confusion during editing.
  • Search for effects in the effects and presets panel for easy application.
  • Adjust multiple layers' properties simultaneously by selecting them first.

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