Place assets
Learn how to place assets into a composition. You'll learn concepts such as temporal (timeline) position, spatial (coordinates) position, and more.
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Learning Outcomes:
- Place assets accurately in the timeline
- Trim layers effectively in After Effects
- Utilize guides for precise positioning
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Asset Placement, Layer Management, Timeline Editing
Key Insights
- Use the playhead to position layers in time.
- Press the left square bracket to trim layer start points.
- Hold the shift key to snap layers to the playhead.
- Drag guides from rulers for better spatial alignment.
- Create solids and shape layers that span the entire composition.
- Adjust layer endpoints without moving them by using keyboard shortcuts.
- Remember to use exact time codes for precise layer placement.
- Enable 'snap to guides' for accurate positioning.
- Utilize the layer panel for detailed layer adjustments.
