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Kyle Hamrick

Motion | Creative & Technical Direction

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User Interface Tour & Basic Animation Techniques

Learn to navigate the After Effects interface, structure your projects and create basic animations from existing Photoshop designs.

This summary is AI generated

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand After Effects interface and workspace
  • Create and animate keyframes for layers
  • Import and manage multimedia files effectively

Level: Beginner

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Animation, Keyframes, Layer Management

Key Insights

  • After Effects enhances visual designs with motion.
  • Keyframes hold specific values for animation timing.
  • Layer stacking affects visibility in compositions.
  • Use the timeline for precise animation control.
  • Parenting layers allows for coordinated movement.
  • Utilize effects and presets to enhance animations.
  • Maintain organized project files for efficiency.
  • Adjust composition settings for desired output.
  • Understand frame rates for smooth animations.
  • Use masks to control visibility of layers.