Understanding the Interface

After Effects' interface is designed to be intuitive and flexible, allowing you to customize your workspace according to your needs. You'll find various panels and tools that are essential for creating and editing your animations.

In this chapter, you've learned:

• How to navigate the After Effects interface;
• How to start and save a new project;
• The function of key panels, such as Homepage, Project, Preview, Timeline, Effect Controls, Effects & Presets, Tool and Character panels.

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