After Effects Interface question
This struck me as very odd, but it reminded me that some users didn't like the panels driven interface. Certainly, it is a minority but its out there. My question to those users is why?
My defense of the AE user interface isn't based on the fact that I am an Adobe employee, nor is it based on the fact that I came to AE after 6.5 (I didn't). And while we're on the subject, why is 6.5 a Mac interface? Is it not a PC interface???
To me, Mac or otherwise, the standardized UI across all of the Adobe apps represents a significant improvement over panels flying all over the screen. Whats more is the interface will automatically adapt to any screen resolution you have - giving you maximum utilization of your screen real estate on any given system. As an aside, I can't tell you how many times I've appreciated that feature as I fly about the country demonstrating various Adobe apps on different screens, projectors and systems... ;-)
The other thing besides not pushing panels about constantly is the fact that reconfiguring the interface is improved as well. If I need more timeline area, I can drag it up and all of the affected other panels automatically conform to fit. In the past, I would resize one window and then push another two or three around to make it fit again.
Like I said, I don't get it and am curious to learn what I may be misunderstanding.
To those of you who prefer the floating panels, there is a workspace option that allows you to undock all of your panels. This in effect would give you the 'classic 6.5 look.'
But back again to the question - if you are a long AE user and prefer the 6.5 way of things, can you tell me why? I'm very curious.