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    Basic Transform Animations

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    Learn the basics of transform animations in After Effects! This chapter covers Opacity, Rotation, and Position with easy, focused tutorials for beginners

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    Opacity Animation

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    Overview

    This tutorial teaches you how to fade elements in and out, adjusting visibility smoothly over time—perfect for transitions, ghosting effects, and subtle motion.

    Key Takeaways

    • Opacity controls transparency (0%–100%)
    • Smooth animations require keyframes and easing
    • Layer opacity is foundational in transitions and buildup

    Rotation Animation

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    Overview

    Discover how to make objects spin or adjust angular motion—great for dynamic intros, logos, and motion graphics.

    Key Takeaways

    • Rotation uses degrees (0°–360+) to spin elements
    • Anchor Point determines pivot
    • Easing makes motions feel natural (not mechanical)

    Position Animation

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    Overview

    Learn how to animate an object's movement across the screen, setting the stage for dynamic storytelling through motion.

    Key Takeaways

    • Position uses x & y values on the stage
    • Keyframes define movement timeline
    • Editing Bezier handles customizes motion paths

    Prerequisites

    • Know how to use the Transform panel and keyframes.
    • Combine rotation with scale and opacity for cohesive animation sequences.
    • Combine opacity fades with position and scale changes to enhance animations.
    • Combine position, scale, rotation, and opacity into a simple animated logo.

    Next: Keyframes

    In the next lesson, you'll pull everything together combining transform animations into a cohesive animated scene, using the timeline and previews to ref

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