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Luisa Winters

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Video effects

Apply and adjust a video effect or preset to a layer using properties in the Effect Controls panel and timeline.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply video effects to layers
  • Adjust effect properties in After Effects
  • Keyframe effects for dynamic changes

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Keyframing, Effects, Adjustment

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 panels.
  • Keyframe properties like edge thickness and light angle.
  • Scrub through the timeline while holding Shift for snapping.
  • Understand that effect controls and timeline are interchangeable.

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