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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 keyframe adjustments.

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 animation.
  • Use the playhead to determine when animations start.
  • Keyboard shortcuts J and K navigate between keyframes.
  • Spatial interpolation refers to changes in X and Y positions.
  • Bezier interpolation allows for smooth, curved motion paths.
  • The graph editor can help visualize keyframe transitions.
  • Opacity, scale, rotation, and position can be animated simultaneously.
  • Keyframe properties can be adjusted in the effect controls panel.
  • Continuous and non-continuous Bezier handles affect motion dynamics.

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