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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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Preferences

Navigate, organize, and customize the application workspace and configure application preferences.

This summary is AI generated

Learning Outcomes:

  • Configure application preferences in After Effects.
  • Manage auto save settings effectively.
  • Optimize memory and performance settings.

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Configuration, Optimization, Performance

Key Insights

  • Access preferences via Edit > Preferences on Windows.
  • Change appearance settings for better visibility.
  • Adjust auto save frequency to prevent data loss.
  • Select external drives for media cache to save space.
  • Enable multi-frame rendering for faster performance.
  • Customize tooltips for better workflow efficiency.
  • Utilize the system color picker for consistency.
  • Manage audio output settings for optimal playback.
  • Explore GPU settings for enhanced rendering capabilities.
  • Review all preferences to tailor After Effects to your needs.

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