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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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Keyframes part 1

Apply and adjust transformations using keyframes and transform properties, motion paths, and more.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply transformations using keyframes in After Effects.
  • Adjust motion paths with spatial and temporal interpolation.
  • Utilize the graph editor for advanced keyframing.

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Keyframing, Animation, Interpolation

Key Insights

  • Keyframes define specific moments in time for property changes.
  • At least two keyframes are needed for effective animation.
  • Use keyboard shortcuts J and K to navigate keyframes.
  • Spatial interpolation refers to changes in X and Y positions.
  • Bezier interpolation allows for smoother, curved motion paths.
  • Continuous bezier handles connect incoming and outgoing motion.
  • Keyframe properties include position, scale, rotation, and opacity.
  • The graph editor provides visual control over keyframe interpolation.
  • Keyframes can be added or deleted using the keyframe navigator.

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