After Effect Session 4.

Positon path.(above)

Select this option in order to work and transform layer properties.

Auto orientation button at bottom of selection menu allows you to create an orientation path within which you can make paths for the objects to move along.


But when you are setting up a motion path make sure you are focusing on the correct layer with the key frames. This ensures that you have achieve consistency between key frames.

key point- spacing between the key frames determines the speed.




 Example of motion path above.



Different switches to use:
The shy switch:

Allows to to simplify your layer pallet, meaning that when clicked on the layer will be hidden so you can not work on it.







Film Frame:
Motion blur option.









Adjustment options on top of key frames palette. Similar to photoshop.