In this movie, Ian Robinson introduces the After Effects interface, identifying the most essential panels—the Project panel, the Timeline, and the Composition panel. He also introduces workspace presets, which instantly reconfigure the After Effects workspace for specific tasks.

InstantMovie is just what it sounds like. Simply select a few clips, choose a movie theme, and click a few buttons, and almost instantly you’ll get a fully edited video with professional-quality transitions, effects, and music.

Create polished movies with virtually no effort.

Instant movies are a truly extraordinary example of intelligent software at work. This lesson walks you through creating a complex, professional-looking finished movie without even having to choose the order of the clips.

Video Highlights: See how to create polished movies with almost no effort using creative techniques from Hollywood directors. Just choose a theme, and InstantMovie automatically finds your best clips, trims away bad footage, and edits the clips together with coordinated music, titles, effects, motion graphics, and credits. Versions 7 and up.