Zoom, pan, play, pause
Learn to use non-visible design tools in the interface to aid in controlling and working with the timeline and media.
Learning Outcomes:
- Navigate the timeline effectively using shortcuts.
- Control playback and preview settings in After Effects.
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Timeline, Playback, Keyboard Shortcuts
Key Insights
- Use the plus and minus keys to zoom the timeline.
- Adjust the start time code in composition settings.
- Utilize the spacebar for play and pause functions.
- Employ the hand tool for panning the timeline.
- Scrub through the timeline by dragging the play head.
- Set work area by marking start and end points.
- Loop playback by adjusting the preview panel settings.
- Select the timeline to enable preview panel functions.
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