AE Basics 31: The Brainstorm Function & Shape Layers

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AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 31: In this tutorial, Andrew Devis demonstrates the "Brainstorm" function with shape layers. The "Brainstorm" function is a tool to give creative ideas based on your own selection of properties to be randomized for creative effect. As long as you select more than one property you can get a stream of creative ideas through Brainstorm that will fuel your imagination and help in the creative process.

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