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Basics: Introduction to After Effects

Course 1: Understanding After Effects: The Project Window

By Evan Abrams , Motion Graphics Designer and Visual Effects Artist

Motion Graphics Designer and Visual Effects Artist. Ottawa, Canada.
Joined June 2022
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About the video: The Project Window

Overview

“The interface tour begins where most projects begin, in the project window. This is the space to organize your files and structure your project. You will learn to use this space to import assets and take a top-level view of everything that makes up the project. ”

In this video lesson Evan Abrams addresses the topic: The Project Window, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 1: Understanding After Effects. Learn the fundamentals of motion design with Adobe After Effects in this comprehensive course taught by industry expert Evan Abrams, perfect for enhancing your skills in creating dynamic visual content.

Partial transcription of the video

“The first place our projects begin is in the project window. In this unit, we will learn how to import sources, create compositions, and keep projects organized. Let's open up After Effects and get into it. up here in the top right. We've got our wonderful project window and it's empty. There's nothing in it. See, it's ready to accept a whole lot of media and tell us about it. It's gonna be great. But first, we should access some of our project settings. And critically, we need to understand that the Project is the top level thing that we are creating with After Effects. When we hit save, w...”

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Course summary for: Course 1: Understanding After Effects

  • Level: Beginner
  • 16 students
  • 8 units
  • 8 lessons (1h 0m)
  • 6 downloads

Evan Abrams

Evan Abrams
By Evan Abrams

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Motion Graphics Designer and Visual Effects Artist

Evan Abrams is a prominent motion graphics designer and visual effects artist with a solid track record in the industry. He has collaborated with well-known brands and worked on creating impactful visual content for renowned companies.

His passion for design and animation has led him to specialize in Adobe After Effects, a software he considers his main tool for bringing creative ideas to life. With a broad vision and an innovative approach, Evan is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experience with those who wish to explore the world of motion graphics.


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Course 1: Understanding After Effects

By Evan Abrams
Motion Graphics Designer and Visual Effects Artist. Ottawa, Canada.
Joined June 2022
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  • 16 students