{"id":118117,"date":"2019-08-08T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=118117"},"modified":"2019-08-08T09:29:50","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T14:29:50","slug":"7-basic-after-effects-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/7-basic-after-effects-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Basic After Effects Skills Every Editor Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Missing some After Effects skills? Here are some tutorials that teach all the basic knowledge you’ll need for working with the program.<\/h2>\n

When first getting started in the world of video editing, NLE editors like Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro can seem like the be-all-end-all of video editing knowledge. However, as you continue to grow \u2014 and do your research into how to master the programs<\/a> \u2014 you quickly learn that video editing using After Effects skills can actually be pretty straightforward and fun.<\/p>\n

Then, once you think you have everything figured out, you’re introduced to the powerful behemoth of digital video effects, motion graphics, and compositing that is Adobe After Effects. And while some of your basic editing knowledge might serve you in some ways, learning After Effects skills really is a completely different beast. And to master it as well, you’ll need to change your thinking and focus.<\/p>\n

So, for those looking to take these first steps into really understanding how After Effects works \u2014 and for those who are ready to truly unlock the power of Adobe’s flagship motion effects platform \u2014 here are seven in-depth tutorials to teach you the basics and hone your skills.<\/p>\n

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1. Animating with Trim Paths<\/h3>\n