How can you quickly preview your animation without rendering in After Effects?

Previewing your animation quickly without the need for rendering is essential for an efficient workflow in After Effects. Pressing the Spacebar allows you to initiate a playback of the timeline, enabling you to see your animations in real-time as they play out. This method is instantaneous and does not require any additional setup or exporting, making it the most efficient way to quickly check your work.

Using the Render Queue is a method for turning your compositions into final renders, which takes significantly more time and is not meant for quick previewing purposes. The Preview Panel does offer various functionalities for previewing, but activating playback with the Spacebar is the simplest and fastest way to see your animation quickly. Toggling the Playback Mode might refer to specific playback settings, but it still involves a more complex setup than simply pressing the Spacebar to start previewing.