How to Easily Stabilize Shaky Footage Using Adobe After Effects

     Before I begin I should tell you that this how-to is directed to those who are brand new to the program Adobe After Effect version 5.5.  I will walk through all of the steps allowing the reader to follow along exactly with the steps as I show them.  So the only requirement before reading this is to have the program installed and open on your computer, and you have shaky footage you would like to stabilize.  I have provided videos each step of the way that walk you through the step, but I did not record any sound with them.  You will have to read to know what is going on.
 Here is a video of before and after to show the effect we are going for here.

Step 1: Step 1: New Project

Step 1:  The first thing you must do is start a new project.  This is done by clicking on the file button at the top of the screen followed by new, followed by new project.