In this segment, we will learn about precomps. This is a very important part of After Effects. It helps you to create complex animations quickly. Once you understand it, we will be able to create a lower third project with more complex layers.
An important part of this book is knowing how to design strong compositions. In this chapter, you will create a lower third. Let's now walk through how this project is designed. In designing any project, the ideation stage is really important; it is when you're generating ideas and developing concepts for the project. It's very important to stay organized during the idea-generating phase. I use Adobe Bridge for this. You can bring in photos and videos, and organize them in Adobe Bridge. You can also label and organize them in a variety of ways.
All design projects have parameters. Ask yourself what the criteria are for your project. When you're creating a project...