Video effects
Apply and adjust a video effect or preset to a layer using properties in the Effect Controls panel and timeline.
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply video effects to layers
- Adjust effect properties in After Effects
- Keyframe effects in timeline and controls
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Video Effects, Keyframing, Effect Controls
Key Insights
- Use 'E' to quickly access effects on a layer.
- Adjust effects in both the timeline and effect controls.
- Reset effects using the reset option in controls.
- Keyframe properties like edge thickness and light angle.
- Hold shift to snap playhead to keyframes.
- Understand the interface differences between timeline and controls.