
In the same location that has the pre-made workspace drop-down, you can click the arrow, and then select New Workspace. New WorkspacesĪfter changing and creating the panels and frames we want, we are ready to save our Workspace as a reusable Workspace for other projects at a later date. You can also create a floating panel by holding down the ALT Key and drag a panel out to make it float. This time the Panel will be placed between the Composition Panel and the Column of Panels it came from. To do this, you will need to grab the Info Panel and place it to the left, bottom or right side of the Composition Panel. We can also separate a Panel from a Frame. This will allow the info panel to be separated from the Audio and Preview Panel and become connected to the Composition panel. By taking your mouse, move over the Info panel, click and hold, and then drag it out onto the composition panel (Spot X in the image below). If you are using earlier versions of After Effects, can open specific panels and frames from your drop menu (windows) and select the panels you wish, you can click on the workspace (drop menu) and select pre-made workspaces or you can drag and drop panels from one section to the next. This workspaces places out all the necessary panels for you while giving you the ability to open and close each one independently. In the newer version of After Effects (CC15+) you have a workspace called Essentials. in the picture), your cursor will change to a slide toggle and if you click and hold, you will have the ability to drag your panels around while resizing them, both vertically and horizontally.

If you place your mouse between the panels (1. Visual learner? Watch the video tutorial instead -Įveryone has their own specific layout that suits them best, so understanding what you want and how you want it to look is very important in achieving efficiency while working.

There are many how-tos out there teaching advanced tricks in AE-or for working with ready-made After Effects templates- but you might need a more comprehensive introduction to working with the program. Are you ready to take your After Effects know-how to the next level? From eye-catching logo reveals and title sequences to mesmerizing alpha channel animations, After Effects can really upgrade the production value of any project-even if you’re working on a shoestring budget.
