Installing the software Before installing Adobe After Effects software, review complete system requirements and recommendations in the Read Me file.ġ1 USING AFTER EFFECTS Workflows, planning, and setup Last updated More Help topics “ Network rendering with watch folders and render engines ” on page 709 “ Plug-ins ” on page 631 Activate the software Activation is a simple, anonymous process.ġ2 USING AFTER EFFECTS Workflows, planning, and setup Last updated Import and organize footage After you create a project, import your footage into the project in the Project panel.ġ3 USING AFTER EFFECTS Workflows, planning, and setup Last updated Some people prefer to use the mouse and menus to interact with After Effects, whereas others prefer to use keyboard shortcuts for common tasks.ġ4 USING AFTER EFFECTS Workflows, planning, and setup Last updated 13 In the Render Queue panel, click the underlined text to the right of Output To.