Project Structure

Welcome to the chapter on Project Structure.

Understanding the hierarchy inside an After Effects project is essential for keeping your work organized and efficient. I highly recommend giving this lesson enough attention and getting accustomed to a structure that works best for you, as it can save you a lot of time in the future.

In this chapter you've learned:

• The importance of project structure in After Effects;
• How to create and organize projects and compositions;
• How to set composition parameters;
• How to maintain an efficient workflow with a folder system that includes 'Solids', 'Footage', 'Sound', 'Pictures' and 'Pre-Comps' folders.

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