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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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How to create and modify compositions

Create and modify compositions to match the delivery requirements such as frame rate, resolution, duration, and more.

This summary is AI generated

Learning Outcomes:

  • Create and modify compositions in After Effects
  • Adjust frame rate and resolution settings
  • Utilize presets for social media compositions

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Compositions, Frame Rate, Resolution

Key Insights

  • Use Ctrl N (Windows) or Command N (Mac) to create compositions.
  • Select files to create compositions directly from the project panel.
  • Presets are available for various formats, including social media.
  • Aspect ratio can be locked or unlocked for custom dimensions.
  • Change duration by typing values from right to left.
  • Modify composition settings anytime through the composition menu.
  • Zoom in and out using the mouse scroll wheel or keyboard shortcuts.
  • Remember to copy names for test questions.

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