These are my personal notes for After Effects. I recommend creating your own notes document as it's very helpful for LNSF. Feel free to use these notes, but be aware they are incomplete and tailored specifically to my workflow and needs.

LLMs

https://chatgpt.com/g/g-mgpf9R2wy-aftereffects-assistant

https://poe.com/MotionGraphicDesigns - helps with After Effects

https://poe.com/ForVideoDesigner

Basics

Blend Modes

Masking

Keying/Removing Green Screen

Keyframes

Graph Editor & Speed Editor

Import Adobe Animate file and Export from Adobe Effects

Stop-motion with images

Transitions

Track Mattes

Rotoscoping

Frame Interpolations - how to make motion smoother

Looping Background - for walking, running, etc.

Abstract Backgrounds

Parallax Effect