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DanotronXX
04-10-2007, 02:23 AM
hi all,
im starting to get the hang of after effex but i still got a couple more questions :
(1)how do u create folders in the layer section( its starting to be a bit tedious having to scroll down hundreds of layers for one particular sequence)
(2)how do you hide all other layers than one selected.(for most programs ive used its right click hide other layers but i cant figure it out for after effects)
(3)similarly how do you lock all other layers
(4)i figured out how to have that point thingy track particular pixels in a moving sequence but how do you attach an image to that track pointy thingy-sorry for my ignorance in correct terms:-)
(5)how do you add more than one audio file on one layer(my comp is gettn very confusing with having an individual layer for each audio file)
(6)is there a little hotkey that allows all the layers to close their subsections such as effects and all.
(7)finally, is there a hotkey for zoom framing the gray render timeslider section?
thank u very much for any help on any of them,

-Dan
erilaz
04-10-2007, 06:06 AM
I'm using 6.5, so this may have changed, but half of what you are asking is pretty much AE 101:

You don't use folders in the layers section, you use precompose, or use a shy layer.
Use the solo flag between the audio and lock flags. If you want them to actually disappear in the layer palette, use shy layers.
Select the other layers and hit ctrl+L.
Edit the motion target to use a layer for targeting.
As far as I know, you can't.
Select all layers, and click one of the dial up/down arrows. All layers will follow.
Not sure what you mean.
You really need to start reading the manual/help.
Mylenium
04-10-2007, 07:05 AM
(7)finally, is there a hotkey for zoom framing the gray render timeslider section?
thank u very much for any help on any of them,

-Dan

You can zoom in and out in the timeline using + and -, , and . zoom the composition window. You might also want to re-read the manual. You seem to be pretty confused about how certain things work in AE.

Mylenium
ScottKane
04-11-2007, 12:05 PM
for n1 if you mean in the project preview then right click and create new folder :rolleyes:
for n6 maybe you want to pres "u"
:thumbsup:
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