AE Workflow Tip #3: Open in Editor

AE Workflow Tips #3: Open in Editor

A CreativeCOW After Effects Video Tutorial

Aharon Rabinowitz
New York, USA

©2006 Aharon Rabinowitz and Creativecow.net. All rights reserved.

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In this tutorial, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz discusses the "Open Editor" command and how it can help you streamline your workflow. Also covered is preparation for getting this command to work for you with all image, video and audio formats.

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