Keyboard Shortcuts For Adobe After Effect

Keyboard shortcuts in Adobe After Effects are essential for streamlining your workflow and boosting efficiency. They allow users to quickly navigate through the interface, execute commands, and enhance productivity. For instance, using shortcuts like **V** for the Selection Tool or **Cmd/Ctrl + D** to duplicate layers can save significant time. Resources like "premiereboyz" provide comprehensive guides and cheat sheets to help both beginners and seasoned users master these shortcuts, making the creative process smoother and more enjoyable.

1. PUBLIC SPEAKING 101
with Petja Hrovat
PremiereBoyz
P R O F E S S I O N A L V I D E O E D I T O R

2. AGENDA
Introduction
Building confidence
Engaging the audience
Visual aids
Final tips & takeaways
2
Keyboard Shortcuts for Adobe
After Effects
Consider using an image of a keyboard or a
creative graphic related to Adobe After Effects.

3. THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
AGENDA
•Introduction
•Building confidence
•Engaging the
audience
•Visual aids
•Final tips &
takeaways
3
Why Use Keyboard Shortcuts
in After Effects?
Efficiency: Shortcuts make the workflow faster.
Increased Productivity: More tasks can be done in less time.
Precision: Helps avoid unnecessary clicks and distractions
during editing.
Visual Aid: Include an image of a keyboard for context.

4. OVERCOMING NERVOUSNESS
Confidence-building strategies
THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
AGENDA
•Introduction
•Building confidence
•Engaging the
audience
•Visual aids
•Final tips &
takeaways
4
Basic Navigation Shortcuts in
After Effects
Zoom In/Out on Timeline: + / -
Fit Composition to View: Shift + /
Toggle Full Screen: Ctrl + \ (Windows) / Cmd + \ (Mac)
Hand Tool (Pan View): H
Preview (Play/Pause): Spacebar

5. OVERCOMING
NERVOUSNESS
Techniques for connecting
•Make eye contact with your audience
to create a sense of intimacy and involvement
•Weave relatable stories into your presentation using
narratives that make your message memorable and
impactful
•Encourage questions and provide thoughtful responses
to enhance audience participation
•Use live polls or surveys to gather audience opinions,
promoting engagement
5
OVERCOMING NERVOUSNESS
Confidence-building strategies
THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
AGENDA
•Introduction
•Building confidence
•Engaging the
audience
•Visual aids
•Final tips &
takeaways
5
Composition Shortcuts in After
Effects
New Composition: Ctrl + N (Windows) / Cmd + N (Mac)
Open Project: Ctrl + O (Windows) / Cmd + O (Mac)
Save Project: Ctrl + S (Windows) / Cmd + S (Mac)
Close Project: Ctrl + W (Windows) / Cmd + W (Mac)

6. OVERCOMING NERVOUSNESS
Confidence-building strategies
OVERCOMING
NERVOUSNESS
•Techniques for connecting
•Make eye contact with your audience
to create a sense of intimacy and involvement
•Weave relatable stories into your
presentation using narratives that make your
message memorable and impactful
•Encourage questions and provide thoughtful
responses to enhance audience participation
•Use live polls or surveys to gather audience
opinions, promoting engagement
OVERCOMING NERVOUSNESS
Confidence-building strategies
THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
AGENDA
•Introduction
•Building confidence
•Engaging the
audience
•Visual aids
•Final tips &
takeaways
Layer Shortcuts in After
Effects
New Solid Layer: Ctrl + Y (Windows) / Cmd + Y (Mac)
Duplicate Layer: Ctrl + D (Windows) / Cmd + D (Mac)
Split Layer: Ctrl + Shift + D (Windows) / Cmd + Shift + D (Mac)
Move Layer Up/Down: Ctrl + ]/Ctrl + [ (Windows) / Cmd + ]/Cmd + [ (Mac)

7. NAVIGATING Q&A SESSIONS
VOICE MODULATION
This is a powerful tool in public speaking. It involves
varying pitch, tone, and volume to convey emotion,
emphasize points, and maintain interest.
•Pitch variation
•Tone inflection
•Volume control
BODY LANGUAGE
Effective body language
enhances your message,
making it more impactful and
memorable.
•Meaningful eye contact
•Purposeful gestures
•Maintain good posture
•Control your expressions
7
OVERCOMING
NERVOUSNESS
Techniques for connecting
•Make eye contact with your audience
to create a sense of intimacy and involvement
•Weave relatable stories into your presentation using
narratives that make your message memorable and
impactful
•Encourage questions and provide thoughtful responses
to enhance audience participation
•Use live polls or surveys to gather audience opinions,
promoting engagement
7
OVERCOMING NERVOUSNESS
Confidence-building strategies
THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
AGENDA
•Introduction
•Building confidence
•Engaging the
audience
•Visual aids
•Final tips &
takeaways
7
Keyframe Shortcuts in After
Effects
I.Add or Remove Keyframe: Alt + Shift + P (Windows) / Option + Shift + P (Mac)
II.Move to Next/Previous Keyframe: K / J
III.Easy Ease Keyframe: F9
IV.Show/Hide All Keyframes: U
V.Convert Keyframe Type: Ctrl + Alt + K (Windows) / Cmd + Option + K (Mac)

8. 8
EFFECTIVE DELIVERY TECHNIQUES
PREPARING FOR QUESTIONS
1.Know your material in advance
2.Anticipate common questions
3.Rehearse your responses
MAINTAINING COMPOSURE
Maintaining composure during the Q&A session
is essential for projecting confidence and authority.
Consider the following tips for staying composed:
•Stay calm
•Actively listen
•Pause and reflect
•Maintain eye contact
NAVIGATING Q&A SESSIONS
VOICE MODULATION
This is a powerful tool in public speaking. It involves
varying pitch, tone, and volume to convey emotion,
emphasize points, and maintain interest.
•Pitch variation
•Tone inflection
•Volume control
BODY LANGUAGE
Effective body language
enhances your message,
making it more impactful and
memorable.
•Meaningful eye contact
•Purposeful gestures
•Maintain good posture
•Control your expressions
8
OVERCOMING
NERVOUSNESS
Techniques for connecting
Make eye contact with your audience
to create a sense of intimacy and involvement
Weave relatable stories into your presentation using
narratives that make your message memorable and
impactful
Encourage questions and provide thoughtful
responses to enhance audience participation
Use live polls or surveys to gather audience opinions,
promoting engagement
8
OVERCOMING NERVOUSNESS
Confidence-building strategies
THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
AGENDA
•Introduction
•Building confidence
•Engaging the
audience
•Visual aids
•Final tips &
takeaways
8
Mask and Shape Shortcuts in
After Effects
I.New Mask: Ctrl + Shift + N (Windows) / Cmd + Shift + N (Mac)
II.Mask Feather: F
III.Toggle Mask Visibility: Ctrl + Shift + H (Windows) / Cmd + Shift + H (Mac)
IV.Rectangle Tool: Q
V.Pen Tool: G

9. SPEAKING IMPACT
Your ability to communicate effectively will leave
a lasting impact on your audience
Effectively communicating involves not only delivering
a message but also resonating with the experiences, values,
and emotions of those listening 
9
EFFECTIVE DELIVERY TECHNIQUES
Preparing for questions
Know your material in advance
Anticipate common questions
Rehearse your responses
•Maintaining composure
•Maintaining composure during the Q&A
session
is essential for projecting confidence and
authority. Consider the following tips for
staying composed:
•Stay calm
•Actively listen
•Pause and reflect
•Maintain eye contact
9
NAVIGATING Q&A SESSIONS
VOICE MODULATION
This is a powerful tool in public speaking. It involves
varying pitch, tone, and volume to convey emotion,
emphasize points, and maintain interest.
•Pitch variation
•Tone inflection
•Volume control
BODY LANGUAGE
Effective body language
enhances your message,
making it more impactful and
memorable.
•Meaningful eye contact
•Purposeful gestures
•Maintain good posture
•Control your expressions
9
OVERCOMING
NERVOUSNESS
Techniques for connecting
Make eye contact with your audience
to create a sense of intimacy and involvement
Weave relatable stories into your presentation using
narratives that make your message memorable and
impactful
Encourage questions and provide thoughtful
responses to enhance audience participation
Use live polls or surveys to gather audience opinions,
promoting engagement
9
OVERCOMING NERVOUSNESS
Confidence-building strategies
THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
AGENDA
•Introduction
•Building confidence
•Engaging the
audience
•Visual aids
•Final tips &
takeaways
9
Effects and Text Shortcuts in
After Effects
I.Apply Effect: Ctrl + Shift + E (Windows) / Cmd + Shift + E (Mac)
II.Show Effects Panel: Ctrl + Shift + 9 (Windows) / Cmd + Shift + 9 (Mac)
III.Bold Text: Ctrl + B (Windows) / Cmd + B (Mac)
IV.Italic Text: Ctrl + I (Windows) / Cmd + I (Mac)
V.Text Alignment: Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T (Windows) / Cmd + Option + Shift + T (Mac)

10. DYNAMIC DELIVERY
Learn to infuse energy into
your delivery to leave a lasting
impression
One of the goals of effective
communication is to motivate
your audience
METRIC MEASUREMENT TARGET ACTUAL
Audience attendance # of attendees 150 120
Engagement duration Minutes 60 75
Q&A interaction # of questions 10 15
Positive feedback Percentage (%) 90 95
Rate of information retention Percentage (%) 80 85
10
SPEAKING IMPACT
Your ability to communicate effectively will leave
a lasting impact on your audience
Effectively communicating involves not only delivering
a message but also resonating with the experiences, values, and emotions of those
listening 
10
Preparing for questions
Know your material in advance
Anticipate common questions
Rehearse your responses
•Maintaining composure
•Maintaining composure during the Q&A
session
is essential for projecting confidence and
authority. Consider the following tips for
staying composed:
•Stay calm
•Actively listen
•Pause and reflect
•Maintain eye contact
10
NAVIGATING Q&A SESSIONS
VOICE MODULATION
This is a powerful tool in public speaking. It involves
varying pitch, tone, and volume to convey emotion,
emphasize points, and maintain interest.
•Pitch variation
•Tone inflection
•Volume control
BODY LANGUAGE
Effective body language
enhances your message,
making it more impactful and
memorable.
•Meaningful eye contact
•Purposeful gestures
•Maintain good posture
•Control your expressions
10
Techniques for connecting
Make eye contact with your audience
to create a sense of intimacy and involvement
Weave relatable stories into your presentation using
narratives that make your message memorable and
impactful
Encourage questions and provide thoughtful
responses to enhance audience participation
Use live polls or surveys to gather audience opinions,
promoting engagement
10
Confidence-building strategies
THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
•Introduction
•Building confidence
•Engaging the
audience
•Visual aids
•Final tips &
takeaways
10
Preview and Render Shortcuts
in After Effects
I.RAM Preview: 0 (on numeric keypad)
II.Full Resolution Preview: Ctrl + J (Windows) / Cmd + J (Mac)
III.Render Queue: Ctrl + M (Windows) / Cmd + M (Mac)
IV.Render Composition: Enter (on Render Queue)
V.Toggle Safe Zones: Ctrl + Shift + (Windows) / Cmd + Shift + (Mac)

11. FINAL TIPS & TAKEAWAYS
CONTINUE IMPROVING
Seek feedback
Reflect on performance
Explore new techniques
Set personal goals
Iterate and adapt
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Consistent rehearsal
•Strengthen your familiarity
Refine delivery style
•Pacing, tone, and emphasis
Timing and transitions
•Aim for seamless, professional delivery
Practice audience
11
DYNAMIC DELIVERY
LEARN TO INFUSE ENERGY
INTO YOUR DELIVERY TO
LEAVE A LASTING
IMPRESSION
ONE OF THE GOALS OF
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
IS TO MOTIVATE YOUR
AUDIENCEMETRIC MEASUREMENT TARGET ACTUAL
Audience attendance # of attendees 150 120
Engagement duration Minutes 60 75
Q&A interaction # of questions 10 15
Positive feedback Percentage (%) 90 95
Rate of information retention Percentage (%) 80 85
SPEAKING IMPACT
Your ability to communicate effectively will leave
a lasting impact on your audience
Effectively communicating involves not only delivering
a message but also resonating with the experiences, values, and emotions of those
listening 
Preparing for questions
Know your material in advance
Anticipate common questions
Rehearse your responses
•Maintaining composure
•Maintaining composure during the Q&A
session
is essential for projecting confidence and
authority. Consider the following tips for
staying composed:
•Stay calm
•Actively listen
•Pause and reflect
•Maintain eye contact
NAVIGATING Q&A SESSIONS
VOICE MODULATION
This is a powerful tool in public speaking. It involves
varying pitch, tone, and volume to convey emotion,
emphasize points, and maintain interest.
•Pitch variation
•Tone inflection
•Volume control
BODY LANGUAGE
Effective body language
enhances your message,
making it more impactful and
memorable.
•Meaningful eye contact
•Purposeful gestures
•Maintain good posture
•Control your expressions
Techniques for connecting
Make eye contact with your audience
to create a sense of intimacy and involvement
Weave relatable stories into your presentation using
narratives that make your message memorable and
impactful
Encourage questions and provide thoughtful
responses to enhance audience participation
Use live polls or surveys to gather audience opinions,
promoting engagement
Confidence-building strategies
THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
•Introduction
•Building confidence
•Engaging the
audience
•Visual aids
•Final tips &
takeaways

CONCLUSI ON
I.Summary: Mastering these shortcuts can significantly speed up your workflow,
making you more efficient and productive in After Effects.
II.Final Tip: Start by learning the most frequently used shortcuts, and gradually
add more to your repertoire.
III.Visual: Consider a closing image of After Effects' workspace or a creative
animation.

12. DYNAMIC DELIVERY
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IMPACT FACTOR MEASUREMENT TARGET ACHIEVED
Audience interaction Percentage (%) 85 88
Knowledge retention Percentage (%) 75 80
Post-presentation surveys Average rating 4.2 4.5
Referral rate Percentage (%) 10 12
Collaboration opportunities # of opportunities 8 10
PUBLIC SPEAKING 101
with Petja Hrovat
Thank You
P R E S E N T E D B Y P R E M I E R EB O Y Z