Alex: Hey Sam, I’ve been diving deep into After Effects lately. The animations are turning out great, but… I’m so slow!
Sam: Haha, welcome to the world of video editing! It can be a time-suck at first. But once you learn some shortcuts, you’ll speed right through it.
Alex: Shortcuts? Like, the ones where I don’t have to click a million things to get stuff done?
Sam: Exactly! Trust me, knowing a few key commands can make a huge difference. Have you seen this guide? Adobe After Effects Shortcuts
Alex: Ooooh! No, I haven't. What’s on there?
Sam: Everything. Seriously, from trimming layers to navigating your timeline. Like, did you know hitting “Spacebar” plays back your preview, but "0" on the numeric keypad gives you a RAM preview? I used to just sit there waiting, wondering why playback was so slow.
Alex: 😲 You’re kidding! That alone would’ve saved me hours! What else?
Sam: There’s a shortcut for everything. Press “B” to set the beginning of your work area and “N” to set the end. Super useful when you’re working on a specific section of your comp. And “U” shows all keyframes, so no more digging around in the timeline.
Alex: Okay, that’s genius. I’ve been manually clicking around like a caveman. How did I not know about this sooner?
Sam: 😆 Happens to everyone. Honestly, once you get those shortcuts down, you’ll feel like an After Effects wizard.
Alex: I’m bookmarking this link right now. You just saved me so much time. I’ll be a shortcut pro in no time!
Sam: That’s the spirit! Happy animating! 🎥✨
