To open a composition in Adobe After Effects, simply double-click the composition's name in the Project panel. This will open the composition in its own Timeline panel, allowing you to view and edit its layers and properties.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Locate the Project Panel: The Project panel is usually located on the left side of the After Effects interface. It's where all your imported footage, compositions, and other assets are stored.
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Find Your Composition: Scroll through the Project panel to find the composition you want to open. Compositions are usually indicated by a specific icon (a small filmstrip with layers).
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Double-Click: Double-click the composition's name or icon in the Project panel.
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The Timeline Panel Opens: This action will open a new Timeline panel (or bring an existing one to the front) displaying the composition's contents, including its layers, keyframes, and effects. You can then begin working on the composition.
Alternatively, if the composition is already open in another panel (e.g., the Composition panel), you can switch to the Timeline panel associated with that composition using the Window menu.
- Go to Window > [Composition Name]. This will bring the timeline associated with that composition into focus.
By following these steps, you can easily open and access any composition within your After Effects project.
