AE Basics 1: Workspaces in Adobe After Effects

Andrew Devis

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AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 1: In this first tutorial, Andrew Devis introduces After Effects workspaces - how to modify, save, reset and delete them - as well as showing how to move panels around to create a custom workspace just the way you want it!

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Re: AE ....general
by dany milani

hello Andrew...thank u very much for yr tutorials...you are simply a genius..I keep on listen and listen to them...your diction is perfect!!!...so that I can learn English!!!!

i'd like to ask you where can I find this effect??

thanks
anna
plasticrex@gmail.com

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@dany milani
by Andrew Devis

Hi Anna

Thanks for the comment - not so sure about the genius bit, but thanks for the thought :o) (you made my day ;o) )

I had a look at the video and have made a sample project to show how I would do it. There is a bit of an explanation attached which I hope makes sence, otherwise just play with the project and see how you get on.

To replace one of my layers with one of your, select both the layer in the timeline and your asset in the project panel and hold the 'Alt' key while you drag your asset from the project panel on top of the layer in the timeline and this will replace it and respect all effects and animation.

Hope it helps.

all the best and thanks again
Andrew

Here is the link to the example project I made showing how to create this effect. http://f1.creativecow.net/5387/disolve-example-project?uploaded=file

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Re: AE Basics 1: Workspaces in Adobe After Effects
by Andrew Devis

Thanks Meha
you'll have to let me know how you get on with the series and what else i need to cover.
All the best
Andrew

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Re: AE Basics 1: Workspaces in Adobe After Effects
by Meha Pumbay

Thank you, Andrew!!
I have been looking for an understandable tutorial for months!! I'm really looking forward to going through this whole series and then some. :D

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