Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Description:
In this tutorial, you will how to use Claude Cowork which has the agentic architecture of Claude Code but accessible in Claude Desktop App and not in the Terminal or PowerShell.
What Is Claude CoWork?
It's Claude Code for non-developers...same power, friendlier interface
Point Claude at a folder, describe what you want done, and it works autonomouslyThink of it as a digital assistant who can actually touch your files and not just talk about them
π Links:
Claude CoWork: support.claude.com/en/articles/13345190-getting-started-with-cowork
Install Claude Code (Tutorial): youtu.be/veztzLX4Kd4
Claude Code: anthropic.com/claude/code
What You Will Learn:
What is Claude Cowork:
How To Launch Claude Cowork
How to select Working Folder
How To Batch Rename Podcast Transcripts
How To Navigate Cowork Interface
π Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: About The Clip
00:23 Requirements
01:02 Claude Cowork Example (Podcast Transcripts)
01:59 Side Tip: Backup Working Folder
02:22 Launch Claude Desktop App
03:28 Select Working Folder
03:44 Allow Changes
04:44 Overview of Prompt
05:33 LFG BUTTON!
06:13 Reviewing Claude Cowork Finished Task
07:05 Go To Working Folder
08:00 Rename & Archive
08:14 Claude Cowork Ideas
09:07 How To Add New Working Folders
10:07 Reopen Previous Cowork Sessions
11:09 Recap
πͺ Step-By-Step:
1. Open Claude Code Desktop App
2.Click 'Cowork' Tab in top left
3. Select Working Folder
4. Add Additional Files/Photos & Connectors (optional)
5. Select/Change Claude Mode (Opus, Sonnet, etc)
6. Enter Prompt/Instructions
7. Click 'Let's Go' Button
8. Click 'Allow' or 'Always Allow'
9. Review Summary
10. Rinse & Repeat
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#ai #claudecode #claudecowork
Description:
In this tutorial, you will how to use Claude Cowork which has the agentic architecture of Claude Code but accessible in Claude Desktop App and not in the Terminal or PowerShell.
What Is Claude CoWork?
It's Claude Code for non-developers...same power, friendlier interface
Point Claude at a folder, describe what you want done, and it works autonomouslyThink of it as a digital assistant who can actually touch your files and not just talk about them
π Links:
Claude CoWork: support.claude.com/en/articles/13345190-getting-started-with-cowork
Install Claude Code (Tutorial): youtu.be/veztzLX4Kd4
Claude Code: anthropic.com/claude/code
What You Will Learn:
What is Claude Cowork:
How To Launch Claude Cowork
How to select Working Folder
How To Batch Rename Podcast Transcripts
How To Navigate Cowork Interface
π Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: About The Clip
00:23 Requirements
01:02 Claude Cowork Example (Podcast Transcripts)
01:59 Side Tip: Backup Working Folder
02:22 Launch Claude Desktop App
03:28 Select Working Folder
03:44 Allow Changes
04:44 Overview of Prompt
05:33 LFG BUTTON!
06:13 Reviewing Claude Cowork Finished Task
07:05 Go To Working Folder
08:00 Rename & Archive
08:14 Claude Cowork Ideas
09:07 How To Add New Working Folders
10:07 Reopen Previous Cowork Sessions
11:09 Recap
πͺ Step-By-Step:
1. Open Claude Code Desktop App
2.Click 'Cowork' Tab in top left
3. Select Working Folder
4. Add Additional Files/Photos & Connectors (optional)
5. Select/Change Claude Mode (Opus, Sonnet, etc)
6. Enter Prompt/Instructions
7. Click 'Let's Go' Button
8. Click 'Allow' or 'Always Allow'
9. Review Summary
10. Rinse & Repeat
βββββββ Resources ββββββββ
βGear I Use: mikemurphy.co/resources
βAdobe After Effects: mikemurphy.co/adobe
βTerrapin Textures: terrapintextures.com
β Adobe Audition Course (Domestika): mikemurphy.co/domestika
βAmazon Influencer Store: amazon.com/shop/mikemurphyco
βSee All My Gear: mikemurphy.co/podgear
β Get Adobe Creative Cloud: mikemurphy.co/adobe
β Screenflow: mikemurphy.co/screenflow
βββββββ Follow Me ββββββββ
β Website: mikemurphy.co
β Podcast: mikemurphy.co/mmu
β Instagram: instagram.com/mikeunplugged
β X: http://x.com/mikeunplugged
β YouTube: mikemurphy.co/youtube
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![Claude Code: How To Add Trusted Directories
Claude Code: How To Add Trusted Directories
Description:
In this tutorial, you will learn how to add Trusted Directories (Folders) to prevent Claude Code from asking Do You Trust Files? when launching from a trusted directory.
Code Snippets:
nano ~/.claude/settings.json
trustedDirectories: [/Users/homefolder/TrustedDirectory]
Keyboard Shortcuts:
Show/Hide Hidden Files: Shift + Command + Period
Print Working Directory (pwd)
Nano Editor:
Write Out: Ctrl + O
Write Files: Return
Exit: Ctrl + X
π Links:
Install Claude Code (Tutorial): https://youtu.be/veztzLX4Kd4
Claude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/code
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What You Will Learn:
Locate Claude Code Settings.json file
Add Folder as Trusted Directory
Save & Exit Nano Text Editor
Launch Claude Code from Trusted Directory
π Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
00:54 The Fix: Overview
02:20 Step 1: Open Terminal
03:17 Finder Navigation
03:44 Show & Hide Hidden Files/Folders
05:15 Bonus Tip: Copy File Pathname
05:53 Add Additional Trusted Directories
06:14 Write Out & Exit Nano
06:38 Quit & Relaunch Terminal
06:58 Open Trusted Directory in Terminal
07:07 Print Working Directory (pwd)
07:54 Test Directory Inside Trusted Directory
πͺ Step-By-Step:
Open Terminal
Open Claude Settings File (nano ~/.claude/settings.json)
Add trustedDirectories: [/Users/homefolder/TrustedDirectory]
Write Out (Ctrl + O)
Write Files (Return)
Exit Nan (Ctrl + X)
Open Trusted Directory in Terminal
Launch Claude Code (claude)
Claude should open without prompt: Do You Trust Files?
Exit Claude Code (/exit)
βββββββ Resources ββββββββ
βGear I Use: https://mikemurphy.co/resources
βAdobe After Effects: https://mikemurphy.co/adobe
βTerrapin Textures: https://terrapintextures.com
β Adobe Audition Course (Domestika): https://mikemurphy.co/domestika
βAmazon Influencer Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mikemurphyco
βSee All My Gear: https://www.mikemurphy.co/podgear
β Get Adobe Creative Cloud: https://mikemurphy.co/adobe
β Screenflow: https://mikemurphy.co/screenflow
βββββββ Follow Me ββββββββ
β Website: https://mikemurphy.co
β Podcast: https://mikemurphy.co/mmu
β Instagram: http://instagram.com/mikeunplugged
β X: http://x.com/mikeunplugged
β YouTube: https://mikemurphy.co/youtube
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![U2L6 How To Create & Manage Layers on the Timeline of After Effects
In this lesson, you will learn how to create and manage Layers and the basics of using the Layers & Timeline Panel.
Exercise Files:
https://dub.sh/aeugfiles
1. Introduction to Layers
1. Layers allow you to organize and manipulate different media elements.
2. Similar to layers in Photoshop and other graphic editors.
3. Add Solids, Shapes, Text, Image, Video, PSD, AI, 3D
4. Add Logo & Texture File from CC Libraries
2. Creating Layers
1. Dragging Footage:
2. Drag footage onto the Layers panel or Composition window to create new layers.
3. Use the same footage file for multiple layers, treating each instance differently.
4. Layer Menu Options:
5. Add videos, graphics, still images, audio files, text, solids, lights, cameras, null objects, shape layers, and adjustment layers from the Layer menu.
3. Pre-Compositions (Pre-Comps)
1. Creating Pre-Comps:
2. Select layers, right-click, and choose Pre-compose to group them into a new composition.
3. Editing Pre-Comps:
1. Double-click the pre-comp to open and edit it.
2. Changes in the pre-comp update in the main composition.
4. Managing Pre-Comps:
1. Remove from composition by selecting and deleting.
2. Drag pre-comp back into the composition to recreate a layer.
4. Timeline and Duration
1. Current Time Indicator (CTI):
1. Scrub through the timeline using the CTI.
2. Changing Layer Duration:
1. Click and drag the end of a layer to adjust duration.
2. Select multiple layers to adjust their durations simultaneously.
3. Offsetting Layers:
1. Drag layers in the timeline to control timing.
4. Splitting Layers:
1. Select layer, use Edit ... Split Layer
2. Keyboard Shortcut:
1. Shift+Command/Control+D
5. Composition Settings
1. Extend timeline duration via Composition Settings.
2. Keyboard Shortcut:
1. Cmd/Ctrl + D (Comp Settings)
6. Interpret Footage
1. Still Footage:
1. Extend duration indefinitely for graphics, PNGs, JPEGs, vector files.
2. Video Files:
1. Limited to the original duration of the video file.
2. Looping footage by right-clicking, choosing Interpret Footage, and increasing the loop count.
7. Layer Panel
1. Stacking Order
1. Adjust the order of layers to control visibility and overlap.
2. Visibility Toggles:
1. Click the eyeball icon to toggle layer visibility.
2. Solo layers by clicking the box under the circle to isolate them.
3. Lock layers using the padlock icon.
3. Header Column:
1. Right-click to hide/show columns.
4. Switches and Modes:
1. Toggle switches and modes for advanced options.
2. Expand transfer controls pane for blend modes and track matte.
5. Naming and Coloring Layers
1. Renaming Layers:
1. Select layer, tap Enter/Return, and type a new name.
2. Changing Label Colors:
1. Click color swatch to change color for single or multiple layers.
3. 9. Layer Properties
6. Viewing Properties:
1. Twirl open a layer to see properties and effects.
2. Use the search field to quickly find specific properties.
7. Duplicating Layers:
1. Right-clickβ¦Duplicate layer
2. Keyboard Shortcut:
1. Command/Control+D
8. Moving Layers:
1. Keyboard Shortcut:
1. Move Layers Up: Cmd/Ctrl + Left Bracket: [
2. Move Layers Down: Cmd/Ctrl +Right Bracket ]
9. Deselecting Layers:
1. Keyboard Shortcut:
1. F2 key to quickly deselect all layers.
10. Full Screen Panel:
1. Keyboard Shortcut:
1. Press the Grave (`) key to toggle full screen for any panel.
11. Select All Layers:
1. Keyboard Shortcut:
1. Command/Control+A to select all layers.
12. Expand/Collapse Layers:
1. Shift+Click the arrow next to any selected layer to expand/collapse.
2. Command/Control+Click the arrow to expand/collapse all properties.
13. Adding Footage Quickly:
1. Select footage in the project panel and then press
2. Keyboard Shortcut:
1. Command/Control+Forward Slash to add it to the Layers panel. U2L6 How To Create & Manage Layers on the Timeline of After Effects](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lfTDMaZF9y4/mqdefault.jpg)