Precomposing and parenting
Learn about pre-composing, parenting, null objects, render order, synchronizing/ aligning audio with visual effects, etc.
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Learning Outcomes:
- Manage multiple layers in complex compositions
- Utilize pre-composing and parenting effectively
- Synchronize audio with visual effects
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Pre-composing, Parenting, Synchronization
Key Insights
- Pre-composing allows manipulation of multiple layers as a single entity.
- Use markers to synchronize visual elements with audio cues.
- Parenting links layers, allowing child layers to follow parent transformations.
- Render order in After Effects is from bottom to top.
- Adjust layer properties using the pickwhip or dropdown menu.
- Keyframe animations can be applied to parent layers for coordinated movement.
- Understanding layer stacking is crucial for effective composition design.
- Utilize composition settings to streamline layer management.
- Markers assist in precise timing and positioning of elements.
- 3D manipulation benefits significantly from effective parenting techniques.
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