After Effects Basics
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Objective
I can create a simple animation using keyframes in After Effects.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
Describe the purpose of keyframes in After Effects and how they are used to create animation.
Explain the difference between position, scale, rotation, and opacity properties in After Effects. Give an example of how you might use each to create a simple animation.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the steps to animate an image moving from the left side of the composition to the right side over 5 seconds using keyframes in After Effects. Include which property you would adjust and how you would set the keyframes. Describe the steps to animate an image fading in from completely transparent to fully opaque over 3 seconds using keyframes in After Effects. Include which property you would adjust and how you would set the keyframes. Describe the steps to animate an image rotating 360° clockwise over 4 seconds using keyframes in After Effects. Include which property you would adjust and how you would set the keyframes.”
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