The Composition Panel

  • Double-click the UFO composition from the Project panel to open it.

This loads the UFO composition in the timeline. We can see what the timeline is doing in the Composition panel.

Configure the Comp Panel to Your Liking

Let’s note some important things about the Composition panel. None of the features in this section actually change your image or animation—these are merely navigational tools to help you work on your project.

Zooming In and Out

If you want to take a closer look at what’s going on in your image, there ...

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