Welcome to the chapter on Project Structure.

Understanding the hierarchy inside an After Effects project is essential for keeping your work organized and efficient.

We highly recommend giving this lesson enough attention and getting accustomed to a structure that works best for you, as it can save you a lot of time in the future.


In this chapter **you've learned**:
- The importance of project structure in After Effects;
- How to create and organize projects and compositions;
- How to set composition parameters;
- How to maintain an efficient workflow with a folder system that includes 'Solids', 'Footage', 'Sound', 'Pictures' and 'Pre-Comps' folders.


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Why is it important to create a proper folder structure in After Effects?


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.

You'll explore the core interface and functionality of After Effects, learning how to navigate compositions, layers, and essential tools. You'll also learn how to organize your projects effectively and gain a strong understanding of basic transformations, laying the groundwork for more complex animation tasks.

This section focuses on mastering key animation principles, such as keyframing and easing, along with learning to create a complete animation on a real example in a dedicated chapter and making motion graphics transitions in another.

Now you'll explore more advanced features such as chroma keying with the Keylight effect, using masks for refining effects, Adjustment Layers for applying effects to multiple layers, and pre-composing for better project organization. Additionally, you'll practice creating professional transitions, perfecting techniques like zooms and whip pans, with an emphasis on precise execution.

Adobe After Effects Basics

Project Structure

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