Navigating the interface, Creating and working with compositions, Basic keyframe animation, Essential tools for animating shapes, layers, and text

Masking techniques for text and shapes, Custom shape creation Animating with track mattes

Using the motion graph editor Speed graph techniques for refined animation control

Masking on images and videos Using the source text property, Animating text on a path and trimming paths

Working with 3D position and rotation properties, Camera optimization and controls Basic, 3D scene creation and animation

Using Wiggle Paths and Wiggle Transform Repeater properties for burst animations

Per-character text animations and ramping effects Wiggle text and special text properties

Working with expressions like Wiggle for dynamic animations Advanced animation using time remapping

Mastering blend modes for layered effects

Using the puppet pin tool for character animation Rotoscoping for complex mattes

Understanding camera depth in After Effects Creating realistic 3D scenes

Using expressions to control timing and effects

Combining different layers and effects for complex animations

Custom transition and effect presets for faster animation

Attaching text and objects to moving elements using tracking

Fine-tuning characters and elements using the puppet tool

Master advanced masking techniques for clean compositions

Exporting video with transparent backgrounds and optimized settings Creating GIFs and other file types