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													| Starting A Project | 
						
													 
													
													|   | Importing Layers from Photoshop | 
													
													  | Using the Project Window |   | Working with Layers over time |   | Animating layers independently |   | Using multiple key frames |   | Animating antialiased text |   | Using Bezier motion paths |   | Applying effects to layers |  
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													| Importing Footage | 
						
													 
													
													|   | Nesting Footage | 
													
													  | Precomposing footage |   | Using alpha channels |   | Looping Video footage |   | Drafting a project |   | Interpreting footage |  
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													| Working with Layers | 
						
													 
													
													|   | Different layer masking techniques | 
													
													  | Creating animated bezier mattes |   | Exposing elements of your last project |   | Changing playback speed |   | Changing playback direction |  
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													| Parent/Child Relationships | 
						
													 
													
													|   | Working with the z-axis | 
													
													  | Text Layers |   | Trimming Layers |  
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													| Working with Key Frames | 
						
													 
													
													|   | Animating graphic elements | 
													
													  | Precisely controlling animations |   | Using markers to synchronise actions |   | Working with the Brush and Freehand |  
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													| Intro to Using Mattes | 
						
													 
													
													|   | Using colour keys to create simple mattes | 
													
													  | Marking layers react interactively |   | Using Free Transform Mode |   | Working with multiple effects |   | Using paths in After Effects |   | Using the align palette |   | Using adjustment layers |   | Previewing in RAM |