Lesson 100

Getting started with keyframes

In this lesson you’ll learn about keyframes in After Effects, and how to make a simple change to a composition. You’ll also learn some shortcuts that will make the whole process much easier.

New shortcuts

  • U: reveals properties of a layer

  • UU: hides properties of a layer

  • J: move CTI to previous keyframe

  • K: move CTI to next keyframe

  • Opt/Alt + T: Reveal Opacity property

  • F9: Easy Ease

  • Command/Ctrl + C: Copy

  • Command/Ctrl + V: Paste

New jargon

  • Keyframes

  • Linear keyframe

  • Easy Ease keyframe

New commands

  • Right click on keyframe(s): Keyframe Assistant > Easy Ease