01Installing After EffectsInstall After Effects, confirm the right version, and set up your first project folder.Beginner8 min→02The Interface & WorkspacesLearn the panels, workspaces, timeline, and the fastest way to move around the app.Beginner14 min→03Compositions & LayersUnderstand compositions, layer order, timing, transforms, and the building blocks of every edit.Beginner17 min→04Your First KeyframesAnimate position, scale, rotation, and opacity with clear, controllable keyframes.Beginner19 min→05Exporting Your First EditRender a clean final video with the right format, resolution, and quality settings.Beginner12 min→
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