The Composer Interface

The Composer interface looks and works the same regardless of the Mac or Windows operating system you are using.

The standard screen layout looks and works very similarly to other motion graphic software applications.

Stage

Allows you to view and manipulate the elements for each of timeline event. You can also preview playback of each timeline created.

Objects Window

  • Displays the Objects in transitions and templates in a list view.
  • The arrows to the left of the objects expand to show sub-objects.
  • Selecting items in the Objects window causes the controls for that object to be displayed in the Project window.

Project Window

Displays the default folders used to manage the Composer project content including:

  • Transitions
  • Templates (including Actions)
  • Effects

History Window

Contains history of actions and allows you to quickly perform an undo or redo

Timeline

Allows you to set keyframes for transitions and effects.

Parent topic: Composer for Director Basics

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