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.
This summary is AI generated
Learning Outcomes:
- Control the timeline effectively in After Effects.
- Utilize keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation.
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Timeline, Keyboard Shortcuts, Navigation
Key Insights
- Understand the function of the Current Time Indicator (CTI).
- Use keyboard shortcuts like plus and minus for zooming.
- Navigate the timeline using the mouse scroll wheel.
- Adjust the start time code in composition settings.
- Employ the space bar for play and pause functionality.
- Scrub through the timeline by dragging the playhead.
- Set the work area for specific playback sections.
- Loop playback by adjusting the preview panel settings.
