{"id":92845,"date":"2017-08-11T07:00:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-11T12:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=92845"},"modified":"2017-08-11T09:04:10","modified_gmt":"2017-08-11T14:04:10","slug":"customize-adobe-effects-composition-displays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/customize-adobe-effects-composition-displays\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting Custom Composition Displays in After Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"

Create a more pleasant After Effects experience with custom composition displays.<\/h2>\n

Cover image via Shutterstock<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

When I first started working in Adobe After Effects<\/strong>,\u00a0the wide array of tools\u00a0in the program intimidated me. Just take a look at the composition panel<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll see a number\u00a0of buttons, boxes, and drop-down menus<\/strong>. This is normal\u00a0when you\u2019re working in such a powerful motions graphics and visual effects program<\/strong>. However, often when working in After Effects, you only need access to a few tools.<\/p>\n

\"Customize<\/p>\n

Let’s say, for instance, I’m working on a project that involves\u00a0simply applying keyframes to one layer<\/strong>. Let’s also say I’m working on a small laptop that doesn’t offer me much screen space. Both of these reasons incentivize\u00a0me to customize the display options<\/strong> of my composition.<\/p>\n

In this video tutorial, I\u2019m going to show you how I can quickly configure<\/strong> the composition panel<\/strong> in Adobe After Effects to only display tools related to my needs. Specifically, I\u2019m going to customize<\/strong> my comp panel<\/strong> for a keyframing<\/strong> workflow. This will help me cut through the clutter of tools and give me extra screen real estate for a smooth keyframing experience<\/strong>. Let’s get started.<\/p>\n