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 efficiently in After Effects
- Utilize guides for precise positioning
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Layer Management, Asset Placement, Timeline Editing
Key Insights
- Use the playhead to position layers in time.
- Press left square bracket to set layer start point.
- Press right square bracket to set layer end point.
- Hold shift while dragging to snap layers to playhead.
- Use ALT/Option key to trim layers without moving them.
- Utilize rulers and guides for spatial positioning.
- Create new compositions as needed for practice.
- Remember keyboard shortcuts for efficiency during tests.
- Layers by default span the entire composition.
- Double-click layers to edit them in the layer panel.
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