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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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Manage layers

Learn how to manage multiple layers in a composition.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Manage layers using the timeline panel
  • Change layer quality and sampling settings
  • Add, delete, and rename layers efficiently

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Layer Management, Quality Settings, Organizational Skills

Key Insights

  • Understand the importance of layer quality settings.
  • Use switches to control layer visibility and effects.
  • Rename layers quickly by selecting and typing.
  • Lock layers to prevent accidental changes.
  • Reorder layers using drag-and-drop or shortcuts.
  • Utilize label colors for better layer organization.
  • Access layer options through right-click menus.
  • Remember that not all settings apply to every layer.
  • Use the timeline panel effectively for layer management.
  • Explore multiple methods to achieve the same task.

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