Summary  
How to create custom transitions by animating effect properties on adjustment layers with keyframes and easing curves, chaining effects like transform, motion tile, offset, and directional blur.

General domain of usage  
Video editing

Some transitions were already created earlier, and this part introduces another type — **whip pans** and **zooms**. These effects are independent and can be applied to any video or image within After Effects..

**In this chapter you've learned:**

- How to create zoom-out and swish pan transitions using Adjustment layers;
- How to apply and animate effects like Transform and Motion Tile;
- How to adjust keyframes and use the Graph Editor for smooth transitions;
- How to simulate motion blur using the Directional Blur effect;
- The flexibility and advantages of creating custom transitions for better control in your projects.

## Task

Recreate these dynamic transitions using project files:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Adobe After Effects, covering essential tools and techniques for animation, motion graphics, and visual effects. You'll engage in precise practice, learning to create full animations and advanced transitions in dedicated chapters. By the end, you'll have the skills to craft dynamic animations and high-quality video content through hands-on projects.

Explore the core interface and functionality of After Effects, covering how to navigate compositions, layers, and essential tools. Learn effective project organization and develop a solid understanding of basic transformations, forming the foundation for more advanced animation work.

The focus is on mastering key animation principles, including keyframing and easing, while applying them to create a complete animation and designing motion graphics transitions in practical examples.

Explore advanced features such as chroma keying with the Keylight effect, using masks to refine visuals, applying Adjustment Layers to multiple elements, and improving project organization through pre-composing. Practice creating professional transitions and master techniques like zooms and whip pans with precise execution.

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