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Tutorial Adobe After Effects 2023 [patched]

Tutorial: Getting Started with Adobe After Effects 2023

Introduction

Adobe After Effects is a powerful motion graphics and visual effects software used in the film, television, and advertising industries. In this tutorial, we will cover the basics of Adobe After Effects 2023 and provide a solid foundation for beginners to get started with the software. tutorial adobe after effects 2023

Tutorial Objectives

Tutorial Overview

4) Keyframe animation fundamentals

  1. Select layer → press P (Position), S (Scale), R (Rotation), T (Opacity).
  2. Click stopwatch to add first keyframe, move playhead, change value to create second keyframe.
  3. Use Graph Editor for easing: select keyframes → right-click Keyframe Assistant > Easy Ease (F9) or use handles in Graph Editor for velocity curves.
  4. Tip: hold Shift while dragging to constrain movement.

Step 4: The Squash and Stretch (Scale Keyframes)

A ball doesn't just fall; it squashes when it hits the ground.

  1. Move to 0.5 seconds (mid-air). Press S for Scale. Set it to 120%, 120% to stretch the ball (fast motion).
  2. Move to 1 second (impact). Set Scale to 60%, 140% (squashed).
  3. Move to 1.1 seconds. Set Scale back to 100%, 100%.

What’s New in After Effects 2023 (Version 23.x)

Before diving into workflows, here are the key updates introduced in 2023: Tutorial: Getting Started with Adobe After Effects 2023

  1. Properties Panel: A context-sensitive panel that shows only the most relevant properties for your selected layer (e.g., text, shape, video). Speeds up editing dramatically.
  2. ACES (Academy Color Encoding System): Professional color management for high-end VFX and film work.
  3. Native H.264 Encoding: You can now render MP4 files directly from the Render Queue (no need for Media Encoder for basic exports).
  4. Improved Roto Brush 3.0: Faster, more accurate subject selection with better edge detection.
  5. Orbiting Tools: The 3D Camera Orbit, Pan, and Dolly tools now work more intuitively with 3D layers.

Part 6: Effects & Presets (Instant Polish)

Open the Effects & Presets panel (Ctrl+5 / Cmd+5).

2) Import & organize assets

  1. File > Import > File… (or double-click Project panel).
  2. Create folders in Project panel: Footage, Audio, Comps, Assets.
  3. Right-click footage > Interpret Footage > Main to adjust frame rate if needed.