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or less interactively and affect the speed of your interface and workflow.
Remember, more options equal less speed.
User Interface Colors
- The
last page offers you the option
to adjust the 'look' of After
Effects. Lighten or darken the
interface to your liking - or
leave it 'as is' to match the look
of other Adobe interface
applications.
Conclusion
There are only so many features that could be covered in this
Easy Guide
.
I have tried to cover the most commonly accessed features and most often
faced obstacles without becoming too intricate in the details. After Effects is so
all-encompassing it's impossible to cover the features every user expects.
But that said, it's astounding what can be accomplished with After Effects even
knowing only a smattering of its capacity. All that's required to create superior
work from After Effects is the desire to experiment, take chances, and become
immersed within its toolset. And learn from the experience of others.
Become
inspired
by other designers' work, not
intimidated
. Seek out as many
resources you can find and absorb their knowledge. Remember: nobody knows
everything, but everybody knows something. This is especially true with After
Effects. I find that every day I discover something new and helpful that makes
my work easier and more rewarding.
But most important, enjoy what you create. I said at the beginning of this
Easy
Guide
that the primary reason for After Effects' success is its accessible power
to create memorable visuals - but that's only part of the story. The real reason is
because it's fun to use: once the apprehension is overcome, the enthusiasm
overcomes you.
So now get to it! I look forward to learning from you.
