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Luisa Winters

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Adjustment layers

Learn more about adjustments layers and animation presets

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Define adjustment layers in After Effects.
  • Apply effects to multiple layers using adjustment layers.
  • Use animation presets effectively.

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Adjustment Layers, Effects, Animation Presets

Key Insights

  • Adjustment layers affect all layers beneath them.
  • Only layers with pixels can be affected by adjustment layers.
  • Use the Effect Controls panel to modify effects.
  • Animation presets can be added directly to layers.
  • Masks can limit the effect of adjustment layers.
  • Adjustment layers can be created from solids.
  • Layer stacking order determines which layers are affected.
  • Effects can be deleted by selecting and pressing delete.

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