Adobe After Effects allows users to create animation and other special effects for graphic-related projects.It is used by graphic designers to provide their projects with layer-based animation.Adobe After Effects is compatible with other Adobe software.
Step 1: Set up a new composition.
Compositions are projects in Adobe After Effects.Go to the Welcome screen and click on the button in the right column.If you already have the program open, you can either click on theComposition tab and select New Composition or use the keyboard shortcut.AComposition settings window will appear on your screen when you create a new composition.Don't know what to do?Click on the drop-down menu to locate the preset.The menu has four sections: web settings, standard definition broadcast settings (NTSC and PAL), HD settings and film settings."UHD 8K 23.976" is four times the resolution of HD with a frame per second.It's a good idea to create effects in 8K.In the second row, look for the words "Start Timecode" and "Duration".The total length of the project is referred to as the duration.For your composition, set theDuration to the required length.
Step 2: Your composition should be saved.
You should name and save the project before you start working on the composition.The file tab is at the top of the screen.A window will appear when you select Save.You can type in the name of your composition at the top of the window.You can save this file by selecting a location and clicking the "Save" button at the bottom of the screen.The saved composition will be on the left side of the screen.It is recommended that you save your composition near your "Footage" file if you want to save this file in any location.This file is located in the exercise files folder.
Step 3: Adobe After Effects can be used to import files.
You need material to create a composition.Click on the project tab to select or double click.The imported files will appear in the project tab if you select all of the files you want to import.Click anywhere on the "Project" tab to use alternative methods.Drag images directly into the "Project" tab.
Step 4: You can add files to your composition.
A composition is a graphic of layers.The individual layers of your composition are made up of a file.The layers form a graphic.There are many ways to add a file.You can drag and drop files from the Project tab into the Timeline tab, theComposition window, or theLayer tab.
Step 5: The layers should be organized and edited.
You can begin to manipulate the files once they appear in theLayer tab.You can change the order of the files from this tab.If you want to change the hierarchy of the layers, drag a file up or down the list.The composition's appearance will be altered by the order of the files.There are files at the top of the layer list.Click on the sideways triangle next to the layer's number to change the appearance of a file.This will open a menu.You can change the anchor point, position, scale, rotation, and/or opacity from this menu.
Step 6: A timeline is needed for your graphic.
The "Timeline" function allows you to control when each layer is visible or not.The "Timeline" is to the right of the "Layer" list.Each layer has its own life bar, which you can trim, extend, or group with other layers as you please.
Step 7: You should trim your layers.
A layer can be selected from the list.A double arrow appears when you move your mouse over the line dividing the list and the timeline.To make a translucent grey box, click and drag the double arrow across the timeline.You should stop when you want the layer to appear.The yellow tab shows your current time.You can use this line to trim layers.Select the layer you want to trim.You can drag the red line to your starting or ending point.To trim a layer to the right of the red line, hit Command.
Step 8: It is possible to transform your 2D layers.
You can position or transform the layers when you work within theComposition window.A layer can be selected from the list.If you want to zoom or scroll out, move your mouse over theComposition window.There is a set of handles around the composition.The layer may be positioned or transformed.To shrink or expand the layer, click on the handle, press Shift, and drag your mouse towards the inside or outside of the window.If you want to rotate an element, press Ctrl+W.The rotation tool will be activated by this.To move a layer on a plane, click on the element you want to move and drag it to its new position.
Step 9: 3D layers can be created.
Return to theLayer tab to create a 3D layer.The 3D settings for each layer are controlled by a column under the icon.Check the blank space in the column to see if this feature is activated.If you activated the 3D property, a Y, X, and Z handle will appear on the layer's anchor.
Step 10: You can transform your 3D layers.
The rotation tool can be activated by pressing Cmd+W.You can hover over the X or Y axis.Click on the axis and drag your mouse to the left or right.The Z axis should not change.
Step 11: The parent function can be applied to your layers.
The layers are tied together by the parent function.The parent will drive the actions of the child.The child can still move on its own.The child layer is the layer that you want to apply the keyframes to.The parent category can be found in the layer tab.There is a curly-q shaped icon in the child's row.A black line is drawn from the icon to theLayer Name section of the parent.The child will be tied to the parent through this process.
Step 12: Be sure to set up keyframes.
When changes are to occur to a layer's properties, keyframes mark exact points in time.You can use this function to make your graphics look better.The current time indicator line should be moved to the moment you want to make a change.A layer can be selected from the list tab.The layer's "Transform" or "Contents" tab can be expanded.Next to the property you want to alter, click on the stopwatch icon.The current time indicator will be recorded.A yellow dot or less than symbols will appear on the timeline to mark a point.To see your keyframes on the timeline, you need to lasso the layers you want to view and then drag it to its new location.You can copy and paste.
Step 13: Animate images.
Your project can be animated with keyframes.You can change the properties listed under the "Transform" or "Contents" tab.There are two basic forms of animation.The layer will ease into and out of the motion if it is animated with ease.If a layer is linearly animated, it will start and stop moving at the same rate all the time.Linear animation involves changing a layer's position.The red line should be moved to the point at which you would like the layer to be off the screen.Click on the anchor point.As you remove the layer from the screen, hold down the shift.The motion path will appear as a dotted line and each related keyframe will be a purple square.To preview your animation, scrub the red line.
Step 14: You should include effects and preset.
Click on the effects and preset.You can see a list of effects and animations that can be used in your project.Drag and drop the effect or animation selection onto the layer you want to apply it to.You should see the change right away.3D, color correction, and various camera views are some of the effects.Transition options include wipe, fade and checkerboard.You can remove selections by dragging them off your projects.
Step 15: Look at your project.
"Windows."Click on "Time Controls."You can see a rough draft of your project by selecting "play" from the preview pane.Click on "Ram Render Play" if you want to see a more finished version.If your project requires a lot of memory, adjust the resolution before you preview it.The video will run until you click on the screen to stop it.
Step 16: To render a queue, export your composition.
export your project to the render queue if you need to produce a high-quality compositionAdobe After Effects has the Queue Render built in it.At the top of the window, click on the file.In your Render Queue, locate the Output Module and click on the linked text to the left of it.You can see a dialogue box on your screen.You can change the video and audio output settings from this screen.When done, click "Ok"Click on the linked text next to the left of the section to locate "Output To" in your render queue.You can see another dialogue box on your screen.You have to choose a location to save your composition.When done, click "Ok"To export the composition, click on "Render"
Step 17: You can export your composition to Adobe Media Encoder.
The compressed version of your composition will be produced by the Adobe Media Encoder.The Media Encoder will allow the export of files compatible with specific web platforms.Adobe After Effects can be used while your project is rendering in the Media Encoder.At the top of the window, click on the file.You can either export the file or add it to the Adobe Media Encoder queue.Select the format for your composition by locating the preset browser.In the queue, locate "Output To" and click on the linked text next to the left section.A dialogue box on your screen will prompt you to choose a location to save your composition.When done, click "Ok"To begin the export, click on the green play button.